Sleiman Azizi
After living in Japan for over a decade, Sleiman earned his residency and now writes as a Japan travel writer. He has published hundreds of articles over the years, including interviews, travel guides and several English-language books inspired by classical Japanese literature.
A Guide to Tokyo Glamping
Choice glamping locations in and around Tokyo
Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture
Finding freedom on four wheels
Your Essential Sumo Wrestling Vocabulary Guide
Ready to wrestle? Prepare for the upcoming sumo tournament with this sumo wrestling vocabulary guide and master the essential lingo and must-know moves.
Tokyo Train Guide: Mita Line
A central Tokyo adventure
Water Spirits in Japanese Folklore
From the cheeky to the horrific
Tokyo Train Guide: Toei Oedo Line
A huge underground adventure
Tokyo Day Trip: Discovering Omiya, Saitama
Holy history and miniature trees
Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama
From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo
Follow haiku master Basho’s footsteps along Soka’s scenic pine-lined promenade, part of the old Nikko Kaido, just outside Tokyo
Tokyo Train Guide: Asakusa Line
A Tradition of Change: Design Tourism
Tokyo Train Guide: Shinjuku Line
Straight across the city
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Shibamata
Tokyo’s retro time capsule
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Discover Okutama’s Wasabi Farms
Embark on a journey in search of the Shogun’s wasabi
Based in Japan: Lowell Sheppard
Redesign your life in Tokyo
Based in Japan: Life As a Content Creator in Japan
Introducing Japan’s hidden destinations with Donny Kimball
Based in Japan: Norm Nakamura
On exploring new opportunities and celebrating a life of movement
Sky Riding
Top Spots Along the Tobu Skytree Line
Based in Japan: Madeleine Jalil-Umewaka On Perseverance
From war-torn Lebanon to Japan
Tokyo Metro Yurakucho
A journey through the golden line of Tokyo
Tokyo Train Guide: Fukutoshin Line
Tokyo’s youngest subway line member
Based in Japan: Paul Masse
Street performing in Japan and a life of happy accidents
Tokyo Train Guide: Namboku Line
A taste of everything in Tokyo