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..
Culture Senju Juku Oku no Hoso Michi Terrace Sleiman Azizi Located next to Adachi Market, the Senju Juku Oku no Hoso Michi Terrace is a tiny public space dedicated to haiku master Matsuo..