Known as one of the world’s most famous Dim Sum restaurants from Hong Kong, Tim Ho Wan opened a new branch in Hibiya, located near the newly opened Tokyo MidTown Hibiya, across from the new Godzilla statue. The restaurants Mong Kok, Hong Kong branch has been featured in the Michelin Guide since 2010 gaining internationally…

First played in 1967, the Super Bowl was originally a match up between the champions of the rival NFL and AFL leagues, following their merger in 1966. Originally played in early January, the game has progressively moved later in the year as the season has grown from 14 games to the current 16-game schedule with…

The Japanese kimono, which translates literally as “clothing” is one of the most recognizable articles of traditional national dress in the world. With the popularity of Japanese art, especially woodblock prints as Japan opened up following the Meiji Restoration the image of a woman in a kimono became one of the classic representations of Japan….

Because Okinawan cuisine is so different from mainland Japanese food, it’s easy to get sidetracked into a culinary route at the expense of exploring other aspects of Miyako-jima. By the time I arrived on the island, though, the sun was already beginning to set, making it too late for any useful sightseeing. An exploration of…

With crisp clear skies,  the heartiest, and arguably the most delicious cuisine of the year, and of course the oncoming of snow which induces many a traveler to veer off the standard Tokyo and Kyoto route, it’s time to venture into the countryside in search of the best ski resorts in Asia. In fact, Japan…

Those aficionados of Japanese cuisine who have snacked on sushi and slurped udon cannot consider themselves to be true gourmets until they have tried kaiseki ryori, that most traditional of traditional cuisine eaten in Japan. Kaiseki derives it’s meaning from the words for “hot stone” (seki) and “kimono pocket” (kai). Historically, it is said that Buddhist…

History has been made. After months of bitter campaigning the world finally knows that it will be Barack Obama, not John McCain, who will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States of America on January 20th. But when the election dust finally settles and Senator Obama becomes President Obama he will…

If you had time to explore every stop on the Kintetsu line, from Kyoto down to, say, Ago Bay in Mie prefecture, you would discover a descending history, from grand stone fortifications and temples to the watery shores of the Ise Peninsula, its craggy fishermen and abalone divers. Matsusaka in the center of Mie, is…

Japanese winters can be cold and brutal, especially in the mountain regions where temperatures really drop and the snow piles up. Getting out of the cities in the winter may be a daunting experience for those who are already missing the heat and humidity of summer but for skiers and snowboarders, Japan offers many, many…

Although Christmas and its Western trappings have become more and more popular in Japan, New Year’s or Oshogatsu as it known locally is the Grand Daddy of all Japanese holidays. Leading up to the end of the year, many people will take part at bonenkai or “parties to forget the year” with friends, former classmates…