Luke
From England, Luke is a writer and editor living on the edge of Tokyo. He enjoys finding the strange and wonderful amongst the seemingly mundane moments of everyday life and travel, and writing about them.
Setsubun: One Fine Day in Spring
The snow came and went faster than a fleeting thought on a cold February morning. Despite the cold, Setsubun is a very famous festival taking...
Journey to the Center of the Buddha
It has got very cold as of late, but today offers rare blue skies and a warm winter sun. Today might be the last...
Journey in Japan Part 64: Fins Can Only Get Batter
Today, my friend and I head over to Tsukiji, to visit a fish market. Outside the train station, the outer market is crowded with...
Journey in Japan Part 63: Paint and Gunpowder
I meet up with some friends, and the four of us head out on foot toward Ueno Park. Today the National Museum of Western...
Journey in Japan Part 62: Schindler’s Lift
My friend and I meet up at 10 am, and catch the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Shibuya. Today is once again warm, and...
Journey in Japan Part 61: Ticket to (almost) Ride
Today is Christmas Day. I wake up at 4 am with a Christmas party hangover. It is too early to think, but I have...
Journey in Japan Part 60: Palace Under Fire
Today is His Imperial Majesty the Emperor’s 84th Birthday. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the people of Japan will be enjoying the public holiday, and a...
Journey in Japan Part 59: A Wild Frog Chase
Today I decide to take my bicycle and head to the nearby Arakawa Park, a place I haven’t previously visited. This park seems to have...
Journey in Japan Part 58: The Tooth Without Enamel
Today is the last day in Japan to look at the autumn leaves. Abscission has begun, and the leaves are ready. It is as...
Journey in Japan Part 57: In an interstellar burst
Toothache has returned. After two full months of remaining silent in the corner of my mouth, the pain floods back like a terrible memory....
Recent Posts
Top 8 Bars in Asakusa to Visit!
Asakusa is well versed for its daytime activities and traditional sites, but what about its nightlife? Believe it or not, the top 8 bars in Asakusa also have a lot to offer, and before...
Byron Bay Coffee Japan – Great Coffee with Awesome Meat Pies
As an Aussie, I cannot help but crave great coffee with awesome meat pies. It's the norm in Sydney, or anywhere in Australia for that matter. In Tokyo, it is more the exception, although...
New Express Route the ‘Mt Fuji Excursion’ from Shinjuku
Next month from the 16th of March a new express train service called the 'Mt Fuji Excursion' will start. It will begin as a direct service from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko stations. The train is...
Get a Free Pint with Your SIM Card
How about a free pint with your SIM Card, especially if you buy one of Mobal's SIM Cards for your trip. If you're into the Rugby World Cup, plus you love to drink, you're...
8 Reasons Why You Need a JR Rail Pass
Some people still ask 'Why you need a JR Rail Pass', well the answer is pretty simple. The JR Rail Pass is great value for foreign tourists, so much so that we foreign expats...
