Authentic Japan Found – The Faces of Tokyo’s Summer Festivals
It’s no coincidence that Tokyo’s best and biggest summer festivals survive in its...
Read More
Tag: old buildings
These Jeans from a Recycled Clothing Shop in Japan are Just Peachy
My wife uncovered a treasure in our neighborhood thrift shop: a perfect fit pair of Momotaro Jeans made in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.
Read More
Long Walks in Tokyo – From Ginza to Shinjuku
This 3-hour long walk through the heart of Tokyo passes through some historical districts, near a major shrine, and an endangered baseball stadium where Babe Ruth once played.
Read More
The Long Walk – Discover the Real Tokyo Without the Crowds
Walking in Tokyo gives you a true sense of the city’s scale and how it has evolved through time. You’ll get a better understanding of Tokyo’s culture on a two hour stroll through its streets than a week riding around in trains and taxis.
Read More
Fables of the Japanese Conbini
Everybody thinks they know how awesome Japanese convenience stores are, but did you also know these things?
Read More
