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... -
Tokyo events for Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Spring is in full motion and that means flower festivals have taken over Tokyo and beyond.
The most famous celebrations are the shibazakura festivals  see Chichibu and the pink field ... -
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Cherry blossoms look great against a blue sky, but don’t let nightfall stop you. Japan has a long tradition of appreciating the blossoms when the sun goes down. There is even a word for it  yozakura.
Several of Tokyo’s best cherry blossom... -
One important thing to know about cherry blossoms is that there are several kinds. According to the official forecasts, cherry blossom season is quite short  from late March to early April. But that’s just the Somei-yoshino variety. Mid-April... -
