Articles
- One-Day Hiking in the Heart of Tokushima Along the Shikoku Pilgrimage
- When I think of Shikoku, the first thing that comes to mind is the old pilgrimage route that circles the island. I had been to this part of Japan twic
- One-Day Ski Trip From Tokyo: Hunter Mountain Shiobara
- I used to ski every winter, but I stopped going a few years ago to focus on hiking. However, this year, I decided to give skiing another shot. This ti
- Abura Soba, or Ramen Without Soup, at Menchintei in Shinjuku
- It’s not ramen, it’s not dipping noodles, it’s Tokyo’s famous abura soba! This Tokyo creation substitutes the thick rich ramen broth with a dash of vi
- Experience the Outdoors with Kanto Adventures
- A few years ago, I got interested in winter mountaineering, so a friend of mine recommended Kanto Adventures, an outdoor experience adventure company
- Taste and Discover Local Chiba Sake in Matsudo City
- Several times a year, the Matsudo Tourism Information Center organises a free Japanese sake tasting event featuring local sake from Chiba prefecture.
- 6 Tips for Planning Your Hike in Japan
- Autumn is probably the best time of the year to go hiking in Japan: the weather is usually clear and the leaves are beautiful. However, with a dizzyin
- 6 Things I learned on my Visit to Tokyo’s Oshima Island
- Izu-Oshima is Tokyo prefecture’s largest island and is situated about 100 kilometers directly South of the capital. I had wanted to visit there for so
- Seigetsu Izakaya In Kagurazaka - Sample Sake From Each Prefecture
- I am always on the lookout for new places to enjoy Japanese sake in Tokyo. In August, I wrote about Genka Sakagura offering sake at cost price. This t
- 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
- 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,
- 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
- 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
- Flying a Drone in Tokyo - Is It OK?
- So you have a drone, or you are thinking of buying one, and you are wondering where you can fly it in Tokyo, or other places in Japan, without getting
- Nihonshu Genka Sakagura: Serving Sake at Cost Price Around Tokyo
- If you feel unsure what sake to choose when eating out, or if you aren’t comfortable spending a lot of money on an unfamiliar drink, the sake restaura
- Akigawa Valley: Waterfalls, Local Food & Hot Springs in Tokyo’s Countryside
- If you are looking for a short excursion outside the big city, how about going on a daytrip to the Akigawa valley? This little-known area West of Toky
