Tokyo Illuminations 2020-2021
Tokyo has begun switching on its’ illuminations for autumn and winter time in Japan. The days maybe getting shorter and colder but Tokyo doesn’t turn into a dark and desolate [...]
Tokyo Olympics Confirmed to proceed as scheduled in Summer 2021
PM Suga and IOC President Bach have confirmed the Tokyo Olympics is scheduled to open on 23rd July 2021. Since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics announced their postponement back [...]
Suntory’s Yamazaki & Ichiro’s Malt release new Whiskies
November has been a bumper month with two of Japan’s biggest names in whisky releasing brand new bottles. Ichiro’s Malt Chichibu, The First Ten, is a new release in the [...]
Japan will consider lifting Quarantine Rules for Overseas 2021 Olympic spectators
Organizers of the Olympics are looking at ways to ensure the safety of the athletes and supporters wishing to come to Tokyo for the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Para [...]
Ever experienced a Japanese high-tech toilet ?
Japan has witnessed a profusion of high-tech toilet wizardry – led by one brand, TOTO WASHLET. The current state of the art for western style toilets is called the bidet [...]
Travel to Japan update – 9th Nov 2020
When will it be safe to travel to Japan? Hopefully soon! Japan re-opened to non-Japanese travellers on October 1st—however- this will be limited to people planning long stays. The latest [...]