A Glimpse Into the National Olympic Stadium
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For you sports fans, a good place to visit is Japan’s National Olympic Stadium (Kokuritsu Kasumigaoka Rikujō Kyogijō) in Shinjuku, Tokyo. A marvel of steel…
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Exploring the Tama River
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Winding down from the high mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture into Tokyo Bay is the Tama River (多摩川 Tama-gawa). At 138 km (85.75 miles) long, it’s one…
Read ArticleImmerse Yourself in Chiyoda’s Museums
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If you ever pass through Chiyoda, one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards, make it a point to visit its museums. Aside from being the location of…
Read ArticleAround Akasaka
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One of the busiest spots in Tokyo is the Akasaka district of Minato. The name “Akasaka” means “red slope.” Originally, the name was supposed to…
Read ArticleGet Lost in Japan’s Yokocho
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Yokocho means “alleyways to the side of the main street” in Japanese. It can also mean the shops, food stalls, and pubs found in these…
Read ArticleFasten your Seatbelts for the Hayabusa Train
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The E5 series Hayabusa (はやぶさ, or Peregrine Falcon), is Japan’s latest, super fast, cutting-edge train between Tokyo and Aomori. The green and silver Hayabusa’s top speed…
Read ArticleMaking California Rolls—an Easy Recipe
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A California roll, or California maki, is a kind of sushi roll—one of the most popular kinds in the U.S. and in some other countries.…
Read ArticleKite Flying in Japan
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In Japan, the hobby of kite flying has risen to an art form. Kites, or “tako,” were originally brought to Japan from China by Buddhist…
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