- Yozakura: 3 Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossoms at Night
- The joy and grandeur of hanami (cherry blossom viewing) doesn't end when the sun sets. Thanks to “yozakura,” the custom of viewing cherry blossoms at
- Sky Circus Sunshine 60: Exploring Ikebukuro’s Historic Observation Deck
- Tokyo is constantly evolving. Its towering office buildings and mixed-use skyscrapers are embroiled in a constant game of one-upmanship. With each new
- How to Order Sake - Know the Measurements
- Have you ever been asked in a restaurant whether you wanted a “shaku” or “ichigo”? Have you ever worried about getting too much (or too little) to dri
- 【INTERVIEW】The job of Rickshaw Driver: from Guiding People to Changing People’s Lives
- For a long time, I ignored that the rickshaw was actually a Japanese invention! This old profession still subsists today in a newer form in Japan: the
- Ninja Shinjuku: Lunch in the Depths of a Ninja Hideout
- Deep in Nishi-shinjuku, tucked away among countless restaurants, electronics stores, and neon-signed restaurants, lies a gateway to one of the most se
- Island Burgers in Shinjuku: It all Started with a Palm-Tree Pick
- “Why did you choose the name Island Burgers?” I asked the store manager “When you stick the palm-tree pick on top of the bun, it looks like an island
- Tokyo One Piece Tower: Discover a Pirate’s Life in Central Tokyo
- Pirates have sieged Tokyo Tower! What may sound startling to some is a dream come true for fans of One Piece, the long-running, mega-popular manga and
- The Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park: Nature and Hiking at Tokyo’s Doorstep
- The Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, located just West of Tokyo, is a vast recreational area for outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds. Although hiking is
- How to Celebrate Setsubun on February 3rd
- Setsubun is a day when Japanese people cast evil away from their homes. Read on to know how to do it like a local!
- Planning for Cherry Blossoms: Tips for 3 of Tokyo's Hanami Hot Spots
- It's never too early to start planning hanami parties (or planning a trip to Japan to experience them). Cherry blossom forecasts start popping up as e
- Brussels Beer Project Shinjuku: Co-Creating New Styles of Beer
- The craft beer market is booming in Japan right now, and there are a multitude of craft beer bars to choose from in Tokyo, serving both local and over
- The Bunkyo Civic Center Observation Deck: One of Tokyo’s Best-Kept Secrets
- As regular Tadaima Japan readers well know, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building offers free access to two of the best observation decks in Toky
- Perspectives to Consider for Your First (or Next) Trip to Japan
- As the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) boldly reminds us, Japan is a place of “endless discovery.” Japan is one of the few countries in the
- Kanae, an Arakicho Izakaya where Wishes can Come True
- “So has your wish come true?” I asked Yoko, the owner of Kanae ”Well, partly” she admitted “I had wished to open my own place so that part has come tr
- Mission Shopping: Buying Stuff in Japan for Friends Back Home
- I was talking with a friend visiting Japan about her travel plans, when she said that one day was reserved for “mission shopping”. “Mission shopping?”
