Forget the cold, it’s time to celebrate! Be it a late V-Day date or enjoying the early Spring blossoms, there are a number of events this week to keep you busy and entertained. Here are our top picks. Enjoy! More InfoMore InfoMore InfoMore InfoMore Inf…
Celebrate With a Nutty Valentine’s Cheesecake
Tired of chocolate taking center stage? Try a cheesecake instead! It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and chocolate is everywhere. You’re probably aware that there are two different kinds of chocolates in Japan, giri choco (obligatory chocolates) and honmei ch…
3 Lessons on Simplicity From Japanese Moms
How scaling down can simplify your life and make outings with your children easier. When our first child was born, my husband and I were committed to being as minimalist as possible. We eschewed most of the baby accessories deemed “necessary” and put a…
Tokyo’s Top 5 Shopping Districts
From stylish to casual and everything in between. Japan’s capital is deservedly known as one of the world’s shopping meccas, offering numerous vibrant and trendsetting districts in which you can find everything from the high-end to the offbeat, from su…