I just spent a delightful weekend making all kinds of stylish sushi from Yuki Gomi‘s popular cookbook, “Sushi at Home: The Beginners Guide to Perfect, Simple Sushi“. For years, I’ve been making the same sushi but now I’ve learned all sorts... -
Tokyo events for Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5, 2024.
While many Tokyo residents will escape the city this week  due to the Golden Week holidays  many others will stay to take advantage of the celebrations.
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Spring is coming to a close, so best to make use of the pleasant weather in May before it begins to get uncomfortably humid in June.
We’ve rounded up the best festivals and events you’ll find in Tokyo this month, and believe us, there’s a lot... -
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The Hokkaid? Shinkansen is short  it only has four stations when you disconnect it from the T?hoku Shinkansen. But what makes it special" And why do people use it when there are cheaper and quicker options to Japan’s northernmost region"
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Tokyo is a great place to get a filling meal for ¥1,000 or less. But stretching the purse strings to ¥5,000 opens up a whole new world of flavor. Here are some of the best restaurants around Tokyo where you can treat yourself to a special meal for... -
Tokyo events for Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, 2024
This weekend kicks off the start of Golden Week and many food and cultural events will commence before the influx next week.
There’s a wide range of things to see and do  from... -
Walking through Tokyo, you might pass by multimedia artworks, geolocated audio recordings, or street pianos without realizing it  there are many scattered across the city. Here’s where to find some of the best hidden sound, art and poetry in... -
Tokyo events for Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, 2024.
Cherry blossoms are making fools of us all this April as the forecast has once again been delayed, but that does mean this week is the best time to see them.
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Tokyo events for Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2024.
Spring festivals are on the calendar, along with expos celebrating your favorite alcoholic beverages and food fairs.
Tokyo Pride is flying the rainbow flag across the weekend, with the... -
Drinking matcha in Kyoto is a quintessential Japanese experience. Tourists and locals alike have a fondness for this Japanese green tea, and its popularity is unquestionable.
The world of matcha is vast  from food and drinks to cosmetics and... -
