- What to Expect When Seeing a Doctor in Tokyo: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- When talking to people who are thinking about moving to Japan, I’m often asked about the country’s healthcare system. A trip to a clinic or hospital i
- Nonobu Izakaya in Koenji - Enjoy Seafood Direct from the Fish Market
- After accompanying Tsuchida-san on one of his daily early morning shopping trips to the Toyosu Fish Market - see Anthony’s
- Experience the “Slow Life” of the Japanese Countryside in Kamiyama
- In my previous article I introduced the village of Kamiyama in Tokushima prefecture and one of my favorite waking tours there. This time, I would like
- A Guide to Daikoku PA: Heaven on Earth for Fans of Japanese Car Culture
- I’ve been a stalwart fan of Japanese sports cars since I was a teenager. So naturally, one of the first things I did upon arriving in Tokyo in 2009 wa
- Watch the Tadaima Japan Shinjuku Ryokan on BS Fuji TV on October 15th!
- The Tadaima Japan Shinjuku Ryokan will be featured in a two-parts documentary broadcasted on Japanese TV.
- What You Should Know Before Visiting a Dentist in Tokyo: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- Take a stroll through any part of Tokyo and you’re bound to pass several dental clinics. The city has more than its fair share of dentists ready and w
- A Walk in a Magical Forest in Kamiyama
- The small village of Kamiyama, located on Shikoku island, is not only one of the rare villages in Japan where young people come back to, but also offe
- Visit a 300-Year-Old Sake Brewery Near Tokyo
- After learning that I could visit a real sake brewery near Tokyo, I was feeling pretty excited. I had only visited one sake brewery several years ago,
- 5 Ways to Make Time to Study Japanese
- Learning Japanese is one of the best things you can do to enrich your life and increase your chances of career success in Japan. However, learning a n
- I Joined the Flying Squirrel Tour In Karuizawa - How Was It?
- Since September 16 was a national holiday, I decided to go hiking in Nagano prefecture. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t so good, so I decided to cut
- 5 Tips for Making the Most of BeerFes Yokohama, Japan’s Largest Beer Festival
- Over the course of a decade, I’ve watched (and enjoyed) the rise in popularity of craft and import beers in Japan. When I first moved to Tokyo, I coul
- Thés du Japon: Let a Sommelier Help You Choose Your Japanese Tea
- I first met Florent Wengue 12 years ago through a mutual friend. He had moved to Tokyo from France a few years before, and was working as a French tea
- What We Wish We Had Known Before Moving to Japan: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- In this roundtable discussion, we look back on our past in Japan to help you plan ahead for your future. Moving to a new country on a whim can be fun
- Escaping to the Edge of Tokyo on the Tamako Cycling Road
- Living on the west side of Tokyo is affordable and convenient, especially if you live near Shinjuku. However, I often lament the lack of cycling infra
- Three Perspectives on Learning Japanese: A Tadaima Japan Roundtable Discussion
- As three authors from three different countries, we all share one common thread. We’ve all achieved a working knowledge of Japanese, and each of us ha
