Jonathan Lopez-Vera has a PhD in Japanese History and an MA in World History from Pompeu Fabra University (Spain). He is a member of the Ethnographies, Cultural Encounters and Religious Missions (ECER…
It's safe to say we'll all be spending more time at home in the coming weeks. Whether you've had to adjust travel plans yourself, are going stir crazy or just hoping to take your mind off of the news,…
In Japan, there's a holiday, festival or seasonal celebration for every month of the year! December's big holiday is actually New Year's Eve, but in recent decades Christmas—and Christmas Eve—have bee…
It's the spookiest time of the year and we're sharing tales of the supernatural, mythical and downright terrifying. If, like us, you enjoy scaring yourself senseless (while also learning about other c…
This week we caught up with the ever-busy Evangeline Neo—comic artist and author of the popular book A Manga Lover's Tokyo Travel Guide. Based in Singapore, Evangeline got her BFA in San Francisco and…
Taxi TricksJapan is the epicenter of technology, so it's no surprise that even taxis are high-tech there. The rear door on the sidewalk side, where passengers get in, is automated. So while you may be…
