Exploring Japan Narita: A Stop Away from the Airport Narita is famous outside and inside Japan because of its huge airport. However, the city itself is a good place…
Exploring Japan Our Slice of Tokyo Shibamata: Odango and Classic Movies Shibamata is a small town in Edogawa. It may not be that popular for foreign tourists but for locals, it…
Exploring Japan Our Slice of Tokyo Koyo or Autumn Colors Viewing in Tokyo Koyo viewing is a must-try if you are in Japan around late October to early December. It is similar to…
Exploring Japan Our Slice of Tokyo Monzen-nakacho Outside the Station Monzen-nakacho has always been a mystery to me. At least twice a week, I pass by this place on my…
Exploring Japan Our Slice of Tokyo Fishes Under Tokyo Sky Tree The Tokyo Sky Tree in Sumida City holds the title of being the world’s tallest tower. Compared to other towers, it…
Exploring Japan Our Slice of Tokyo Afternoon Stroll at Showa Kinen Park Last Sunday, my husband and I went to Showa Kinen Park in Tachikawa. It is still part of Tokyo metropolis but a…
Exploring Japan Exciting Ikspiari Experience Iskpiari is a mall right outside Tokyo Disneyland. Most of the time, I only pass by there when I get off…
Flowers and Ikebana Exploring Japan Our Slice of Tokyo Chrysanthemum: Japan’s Symbol for Autumn The temperature starts to drop down…cool wind begins to blow.. the leaves turn red and yellow. Signs that autumn is…
Exploring Japan Our Slice of Tokyo Shiohigari (Clam Digging) in Tokyo Shiohigari or clam digging is a Japanese tradition enjoyed by locals duringmid-April until mid-June. Every year, thousands of people go…