PinnedAnthony GriffinDon’t Overlook These 3 Things When Choosing a Tokyo NeighborhoodOverlooking a few basic benefits can have a major impact on your health and wellbeing3d ago3d ago
Anthony GriffinThree Days in Kamiyama, Tokushima: A Rural Revitalization Success StoryIn many ways, my trip to Kamiyama was an echo of my first trip to JapanJun 12Jun 12
Anthony GriffinShimanami Kaido: A Foolproof Guide to Enjoying Japan’s Cycling SanctuarySeventy kilometers, six scenic islands, six massive bridges, and two prefectures — all woven together by a single blue lineMay 92May 92
Anthony GriffinHanami Highlights: A Photo Journey along the Meguro RiverHow to avoid (or join) the crowds at one of Tokyo’s most popular cherry blossom venuesMar 25Mar 25
Anthony GriffinTokyo Cycling: Riding along the Zenpukuji RiverTokyo’s lesser-known rivers are great for quick, scenic ridesMar 22Mar 22
Anthony GriffinWhy Voice of Cards Is One of the Best Video Games for Learning JapaneseVoice of Cards offers eager Japanese learners an amazingly accessible way to engage with the languageMar 18Mar 18
Amélie GeeraertAre Tokyo’s Streets Really Clean?Tokyo’s street cleanliness is a natural object of admiration among foreign visitors. “Japanese people don’t litter” has become one of the…Mar 15Mar 15
Amélie GeeraertThe Other Side of Japanese PunctualitySome time ago, I talked with a colleague about the different forms Japanese thoughtfulness can take. She then remembered her manager at a…Mar 15Mar 15
Amélie GeeraertThe Value of Face-to-Face Meetings in Japanese BusinessJapanese companies love meetings. Comments I frequently read on social media from foreign workers living in Japan are: “There are too many…Mar 15Mar 15
Amélie GeeraertMy Japanese Supermarket Culture ShocksAfter living in a different country for many years, you adapt to the local lifestyle and tend to forget the things that surprised you in…Mar 14Mar 14