Tag: Tokyo

  • Organic and Earth-Friendly Markets in and Around Tokyo

    Organic and Earth-Friendly Markets in and Around Tokyo

    As the interest in sustainable living grows, so does the number of markets in Japan offering fun ways to achieve that lifestyle. Take a break from the faceless chain supermarkets and shops, and say hello to the local producers who come to sell their products face to face.  See my article with Metropolis here: https://metropolisjapan.com/organic-and-earth-friendly-markets-in-and-around-tokyo

  • Tech and Retro in Tokyo

    Tech and Retro in Tokyo

    For many people, the lasting image of tech in Tokyo is that of robots and sci-fi-level gadgetry. But when news editor Sarah Hilton moved to the city in 2018, it was the contrast between the historic and the conveniently futuristic found in everyday life in Tokyo that she found most fascinating. See my interview and…

  • teamLab Borderless Opens February 9 in New Tokyo Location (2024 Guide)

    teamLab Borderless Opens February 9 in New Tokyo Location (2024 Guide)

    teamLab Borderless reopens on February 9, 2024, in its new location at Azabudai Hills. With the closing of its previous Odaiba location in 2022, this new spot is bigger and better than ever before! See my exploration of the new location with Live Japan here: https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-roppongi/article-a0005466

  • 6 Best Student Accommodations in Tokyo

    6 Best Student Accommodations in Tokyo

    In my latest client-sponsored article for Tokyo Cheapo, I explore some of the temporary living options in Tokyo, and why Waseda should be an area for you to consider for your stay. https://tokyocheapo.com/living/student-accommodation-tokyo/ #Sponsored

  • 12 Best Tokyo Food Tours

    12 Best Tokyo Food Tours

    Food tours are a great way to really connect with an area in ways that are just so hard to replicate by yourself. The tour guides have so much knowledge and insider routes that make the food itself a cultural experience. Here are 12 food tours in Tokyo I recommend you try out: https://tokyocheapo.com/food-and-drink/best-tokyo-food-tours/

  • Restaurant Casita: An Open Space Matches an Open Welcome

    Restaurant Casita: An Open Space Matches an Open Welcome

    Walking towards Casita, you feel a calm wash over you as the sounds of busy Omotesando fade into the distance. And that feeling of finding your own little corner of this stylish Tokyo district is something that continues throughout your entire visit, in a way that is only made possible by Casita’s warm hospitality and…

  • Kit Nagamura Explores Tokyo’s Backstreets

    Kit Nagamura Explores Tokyo’s Backstreets

    Kit Nagamura has explored all kinds of creative ventures, making a name for herself as a writer, poet, and photographer in her years in Tokyo. It was a fun and fascinating experience to interview her and follow her around the backstreets: https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1109/

  • Daily Interactions and Life in Tokyo with Thisanka Siripala

    Daily Interactions and Life in Tokyo with Thisanka Siripala

    Australian-Sri Lankan multimedia journalist Thisanka Siripala moved to Tokyo in 2015 out of an interest in the language and culture, and with the clear goal of becoming a journalist. https://www.tokyoupdates.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/post-1084/

  • 5 Must-Visit Tokyo Chain Restaurants

    5 Must-Visit Tokyo Chain Restaurants

    McDonald’s and KFC are everywhere, but where can you get something that’s a little bit different without the crazy price tag? Here are five of Japan’s most well-known chain restaurants and what you can expect from them: https://japanspecialist.com/w/5-must-visit-tokyo-chain-restaurants

  • When ‘English OK’ just isn’t enough, visit Lion Heart Dental International Clinic

    When ‘English OK’ just isn’t enough, visit Lion Heart Dental International Clinic

    I visited the charming international team at Lion Heart Dental in Tokyo to discuss their special skills and services all offered in English. Although I visited for a promotional article, I was genuinely impressed by the level of dedication and heart the team had: https://japantoday.com/category/special-promotion/when-english-ok-just-isn%E2%80%99t-enough-visit-lion-heart-dental-international-clinic