Yakatabune – a traditional restaurant boat with history dating back to the Heian Period (794-1192). Many courses are served on a traditional yakatabune, typically accompanied with freshly fried tempura. This classic dining experience is being reimagined at Sushi Origami. Sushi Origami offers the finest Edomae-style sushi on a yakatabune, supervised by the heavily-booked Sushi Murayama,…

Tokyo Sushi-Making Tour Ever been curious about what it’s like to be on the other side of the counter? Located just a short walk away from Akasaka Station, Itamae Sushi offers guests the one-of-a-kind experience of transforming into a sushi chef for a day, complete with uniform, professional tools and the same exceptional quality ingredients…

With the most Michelin stars of any city in the world, Tokyo is an urban center with nearly endless culinary options to choose from. Ranging from the very best restaurants in 4-star hotels to tiny, out-of-the-way noodle joints, there is no shortage of places to eat. But sometimes the plethora of choices is just too…

15 lucky winners will receive a dining voucher in Tokyo and Kansai! WINING & DINING in Tokyo is the only English-language restaurant magazine that has been published twice a year since 1992. WINING & DINING in Tokyo has three indexes, by cuisine, by area and by the name of the restaurants, making it very easy…

For more than 50 years AGS Worldwide Movers has dedicated itself to ensuring that moves, either international or domestic, individual or corporate, are carried out as smoothly as possible with the utmost levels of customer service and professionalism. History Since its foundation in 1974, AGS Worldwide Movers has continuously expanded its network, and today the…

Studying Japanese is very useful for living in Japan. J SELECT features Japanese language schools in the greater Tokyo area that offer short-term courses suitable for foreign residents of Japan, such as businesspeople or spouses and children of expatriates. These include courses on business Japanese or preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Here…

“The 5th EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2024”, the only exhibition for foreigners living in Japan will be held on November 8th (Fri) and 9th (Sat) at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minato city, the Japan National Tourism Organization, and France and other countries chamber of…

Studying Japanese is very important for living, working and staying in Japan. J SELECT features Japanese language schools in the greater Tokyo area offering long-term courses mainly for students looking to attend university or work in Japan and are usually one to two years of full-time study. Here’s a list to find your perfect school in…

EAT PLAY WORKS, produced by Salt Group., is paving the way for flexible work to become the norm, boosting agility because every business needs a space that can scale up and down alongside their changing headcount and cash flow and boosting employee productivity and satisfaction by providing hybrid work options. Flexible work options are now…

Situated at the upper end of the Izu Peninsula, Atami’s rich and storied history dates back to the discovery of natural hots springs (onsen) there around the fifth century. In the years since, the area has built a laudable reputation as a seaside resort renowned for those very hot springs. During Japan’s bubble economy in…