Food Royal Societies, Food Futures, and Spinning Wheels Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 4 - A "ho hum" day unfolds, revealing a complex web of interconnected people and events. What seems like "...
Culture Shibamata Neighbourhood and Yagiri Crossing Sleiman Azizi The area around Shibamata's Taishakuten Sando shopping street and the Yagiri no Watashi Edogawa River crossing are one of Tok...
Culture The Zelkova Trees of Seikei University Sleiman Azizi The 100-year old zelkova trees of Seikei University in Kichijoji, Tokyo, were listed as part of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan,...
Culture Views From Caretta Shiodome Nathan Meyers While many will immediately default to the more popular Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bui...
Activities Gateway to Shikoku Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 2 - Talking about the cyclists' gateway of Shimanami Kaido with a visit to Tokyo's landmark, Tokyo Tower.
Culture Kickstarting Our Crowdfunding Campaign Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 1 - On the night of 21 July 2019, Project Manager George Nagatsuka and I quietly launched our Kickstarter ...
Culture The Sounds of Sanpoji Pond Sleiman Azizi Located in Shakuji Park in Nerima Ward, Sanpoji Pond is one of Tokyo's listings on the 100 Soundscapes of Japan, thanks to th...
Culture 100 Soundscapes of Japan Sleiman Azizi In 1986 the Ministry of the Environment began combating noise pollution with the creation of a national list of sounds that w...
Culture Shinjuku's LOVE Sculpture Sleiman Azizi An iconic symbol in Shinjuku, the LOVE sculpture was designed by American artist Robert Indiana, the bright red sculpture has...
Food Takagiya Roho Sleiman Azizi Takagiya Roho has been producing traditional confectionery in Shibamata since 1868. Known for its connection with the much lo...
