When the opportunity to attend a sumo tournament arose, I was very enthusiastic. I imagined it would be spectacular, and I wasn’t disappointed. I bought a ticket online to reserve a seat in…

I take advantage of a cold but sunny afternoon to wander around Yanaka, a district that still has the charm of the old. It has been preserved from disasters such as the Kanto…

Aoyama Cemetery is a Tokyo curiosity and, in my opinion, one of the most pleasant spots to admire the Sakura blossoms in spring. It’s not one of the capital’s best-known addresses, but it’s…

With May just around the corner, the shades of green in the foliage are putting on a show. I take advantage of a fine day to return on a hike I particularly enjoy…

It’s shaping up to be a mild, sunny day, and I’m keen to do some walking without straying too far from Tokyo. So I set off in the early afternoon for Todoroki Valley.…