The sakura blossoms that symbolize spring in Japan are in bloom despite COVID-19, and clearly the beauty they bring gives us good reasons to look toward...
Since the area is so large, it’s extremely easy to reach Meguro River. The closest station is Nakameguro Station.
If you are in the Tokyo area during the period and crave a slightly different atmosphere, we list a couple of locations outside the capital but...
While exercising caution during COVID-19, we recommend some spots where you can soak up the sense of appreciation of nature as the spring unfolds.
The beautiful ethereal blossoms of spring have arrived sooner than usual. As forecast by the Japan Weather Association, with some forecasts even giving the cherry blossom...
Hanami, the ritual of admiring the beautiful snow-like quality of sakura flower petals in spring with family and friends, is something all Japanese look forward...
The 2020 sakura season in Japan has begun, and it is time to begin planning your own hanami blossom-viewing excursions. Here is the schedule for...
Just as the cherry blossoms were declared in full bloom on February 3 in Okinawa, and the Kawazu sakura are in full swing as...
Here’s a fact you probably didn’t know: Japan has the fourth largest rugby population in the world. This may not be surprising, given the country...
Japan’s high hopes to reach the knockout stage in the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2019 were dented by a 7-41 loss to powerful South Africa...
(Second of Two Parts) Read Part 1 at this link. The second installment of this two-part report on the remnants of Tokyo’s extensive...
(First of Two Parts) Read Part 2 at this link. At its peak, Tokyo had an extensive public tram network which covered 213 kilometers of...