Transportation Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 2/3 Laurier Tiernan Delightful journeys to be had by train in Japan... and some of the most fantastic attractions that one might partake in/around them...
Transportation Otorii Station and Surrounds Sleiman Azizi Otorii station in Tokyo's Ota City Ward is only a few minutes from Haneda Airport on the Keikyu Airport Line. Nondescript on..
Culture Youth Culture in Japan Elena Lisina Walking along the streets of Shibuya or Takeshita-Dori in Harajuku, I watched youth street fashion and new trends. Cosplay, ca..
Culture J-Pop Elena Lisina J-Pop is a huge industry that includes identifying talent, forming bands, producing concert tours, releasing CDs, DVDs and related..
Food My Favorite Places in Japan: Izakaya Elena Lisina Izakaya are a traditional style of Japanese pub, and present a wonderful way to spend time with friends.
Activities A Visit to Mt. Takao Sleiman Azizi Mt. Takao is Tokyo's most popular mountain with 2.5 million annual visitors. A recent trip saw me and my son ascend the mountain..
Beauty & Spa My Favorite Places in Japan: Onsen Elena Lisina Onsen can be found all over Japan, in special onsen towns and in the cities as well. Onsen are very popular and a beloved type of..
Culture My Favorite Places in Japan: Museums Elena Lisina There are plenty of museums in Japan to suit any taste. This blog is dedicated to the museums I’ve visited and found informati..