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Edo-Tokyo Museum Reopens
(original photo by Yoshikazu TAKADA; CC BY 2.0)
The exterior is pre-renovation. What is that looming structure, slightly reminiscent of a walker from the Star Wars saga, poised to beam down the Ryogoku Kokugikan (sumo hall)? Yes, it is the Edo-Tokyo Museum, which reopened to the public on…
Rocking Out Without Ropes: Bouldering in Tokyo
Over the past few years the number of bouldering gyms in the heart of Tokyo has increased, along with the number of people discovering a great sport they can do on the way home from work. As you only need…
New Entries into the UNESCO World Heritage List
(original photo by pha pha; CC BY-SA 2.0)
Amidst the seemingly endless string of bad news that has centered around the Tohoku region of Japan, a recent decision by UNESCO manages to bring hope and pride back to the citizens of the disaster stricken area. In June 2011,…
Setsuden – What Can You Do?
With the summer months ahead, the time where being inside with an open window leaves you at just the right temperature will soon be coming to an end. In the past, this meant the beginning of the Cool Biz season,…
Vegan Food in Tokyo
For those of us who are vegetarian or vegan inclined, the prospect of finding anything to eat in Tokyo can be particularly daunting. In a country where is ubiquitous and where the concept of vegetarianism is still relatively unfamiliar, never…
8 Things You Can’t Do on a Bike in Japan
This article was updated in accordance with the latest regulations as of August 2026. Japan is well known for the safety of its streets and low crime rate – helped, no doubt, by the visibility of the country’s police force.…
Summerhill International School – An Environment of Beauty and Wonder
Making the decision of where to send your child to school can be a time of stress and uncertainty. There are many options and styles in Tokyo and it is important to choose a school that matches your needs and…
