Ogouchi Shrine: Remnant of the Former Ogouchi Village
When a water reservoir displaces a village, its gods and goddesses need rehoming, too.
Mugiyama Floating Bridge: An Arresting Spectacle across Lake Okutama
One of the two pontoon bridges on Lake Okutama, Mugiyama Floating Bridge bobs on green waters and leads hikers to the foot of Mt. Mito.
Kipposhi: Have a Bowl of Blue Ramen in Tokyo
Tokyo’s blue ramen will chase your blues away. Visit Kipposhi for a dining experience that your eyes and tastebuds will love.
Le Shiner: Get Your Fill of Rainbow-Colored Food
Get your Harajuku on with Le Shiner and its Instagrammable-rainbow food including rainbow grilled cheese, corndogs, and more.
Asagaya Shinmeigu: Bracelet Charms & Crescent Moon Prayer Plaques
Fancy protective charms that can be worn as accessories and adorable prayer plaques shaped like the crescent moon—Asagaya Shinmeigu has some of the cutest shrine goods out there.
Tokyo’s New Normal: A First Look
What does Tokyo’s new normal look like two weeks after the state of emergency was lifted? Here’s a video showing how the capital’s been adapting post-quarantine.
Mirliton Cafe: Get Your Oiri Topping Fix
Among the most Instagrammable cafes in Tokyo, Mirliton Cafe offers your usual array of drinks, topped with colorful oiri candy.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic has Affected My Life as a Foreigner in Japan
With the lifting of Japan’s state of emergency, the country is headed toward recovery, but the pandemic continues to deal a massive blow to businesses as well as personal lives. Here’s my experience.
Japan’s Raindrop Cake: A Wagashi Masterpiece
Shaped like a waterdrop perched on leaf, Kinseiken’s raindrop cake is a quintessential Japanese sweet that took the world by storm. I visited the shop on a shoot for NHK, and found that the story behind the refreshing dessert is evern more fascinating.
Chiba ¥100,000 Coronavirus Payout: Form Posting & Bank Transfer Schedule
A list of posting and bank transfer schedules for Chiba cities and towns. Check out when you can apply for the ¥100,000 coronavirus payout.
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