PinnedAnthony GriffinJapan Travel Tales: Hitting My Limit on the Way to Mt. FujiOnce my rides regularly passed the 100-kilometer mark, I realized I had a shot of riding from Tokyo to the base of Mt. Fuji·9 min read·Jun 2, 2024----
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 Japan·12 min read·6 hours ago----
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 line·8 min read·May 9, 2024--2--2
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 venues·4 min read·Mar 25, 2024----
Anthony GriffinTokyo Cycling: Riding along the Zenpukuji RiverTokyo’s lesser-known rivers are great for quick, scenic rides·4 min read·Mar 22, 2024----
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 language·4 min read·Mar 18, 2024----
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…·2 min read·Mar 15, 2024----
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…·2 min read·Mar 15, 2024----
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…·3 min read·Mar 15, 2024----
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…·4 min read·Mar 14, 2024----