There was a time when you could easily disconnect. Now, even scaling the world’s tallest mountains won’t keep you from an internet connection. The latest far-flung place to get its... Continue Reading
Over the weekend, a magnitude-8.1 earthquake struck near islands south of Tokyo, which resulted in some 19,000 elevators stopping in the city and surrounds. Some people were trapped, and in one case... Continue Reading
It got me through university; it taught me that slurping is polite; I’ve lined up for it in Sydney, San Francisco and Tokyo (when I don’t approve of lining up for food); I’ve watched... Continue Reading
It won’t matter if you can discern your sushi from your sashimi, your ramen from your somen, or your sencha from your matcha; unless you’re Japanese, this Michelin-starred Tokyo restaurant... Continue Reading
We’ve all heard of an ugly drunk, but what about a beer that can actually help you preserve your looks? Where in the world can such a precious brew exist, you ask? Where else, but the land... Continue Reading
There’s no doubt about it: beyond the beauty of its temples, the grace of its manicured gardens, the refinement of its tea ceremonies, Japan does weird well. And the latest in its long list of... Continue Reading
