More than just a gym, Ota City’s Anytime Fitness offers an elaborate workspace complete with Wi-Fi, charging ports, and coffee!
Trying Japan’s “Peanut Monaka” at Narita Domestic Airport
A most intriguing delicacy, Japan’s “Peanut Monaka” is not at all what it seems. An acquired taste perhaps, here are my thoughts…
Samurai Stay hostel offers affordable private rooms in Ota, Tokyo
During my trip to Tokyo for the annual EVO Japan tournament, I booked “Samurai Stay,” a cozy little hostel in Ota city. Ota city is certainly not a […]
Tokyo Big Sight – home to EVO Japan and international events
One of the most impressive architectural displays I’ve ever seen, Tokyo Big Sight is the largest international convention center in Japan.
EVO Japan 2025 – the biggest fighting game event of the year!
For lovers of Tekken, Street Fighter, and more, EVO Japan is the biggest fighting game event for both competitive players and fans alike!
Exploring the beautiful Senzoku Pond at Ota’s Senzokuike Park
“The perfect park is a rare thing, you can spend your whole life looking for it, and it wouldn’t be a wasted life” – Last Samurai probably?
Clinical trials in Japan – are they worth doing?
I’ve always been an advocate for clinical trials when it comes to making big money and helping advance medicine, but what’s it like in Japan?
Exploring the beauty of the Grand Prince Hotel in Takanawa, Tokyo
The Grand Prince Hotel is an upper-class accommodation franchise renown in Tokyo. In this article, I review my time at the Takanawa branch.
Hiking up Mt. Takao offers scenic views of Hachioji city
Standing at 599 meters tall, Mt. Takao overlooks the city of Hachioji in the western region of Greater Tokyo.
Yoyogi Park is the heart and soul of Tokyo City
Just around the corner from the concrete jungle of Shibuya city is the nature wonderland of Yoyogi Park, the heart and soul of Tokyo.
My top 5 favorite anime merch items from Japan!
It’s a treasure trove for exclusive anime merch you won’t find anywhere else. Here are 5 of my favorite anime merch items I bought from Japan!