Tag: tokyo

Japanese tiled roof of the shrine at Shibamata in Kanamachi. A pine tree with a winding trunk visible in the foreground.

Should I stay or should I go?

April 27, 2023 11:40 pm

I’ve been living in Tokyo for 3 weeks now, and I’m weighing up the pros and cons of life in Japan – including the parts I could have done better.

Photograph of Tokyo Tower and the surrounding area from above.

I’m moving to Japan

March 2, 2023 9:30 pm

In April I’ll move to Tokyo in what will be the biggest and most exciting challenge I’ve ever faced.

Photo of a booth from the convention floor at Anime Expo 2016.

In attendance at Anime Japan 2016

April 22, 2016 1:16 am

I was lucky enough to attend Anime Japan, a massive entertainment focused event in Odaiba, to check out some of the latest and upcoming Japanese animation!

A Japanese train carriage with many people and suitcases. Most of the passengers are using their mobile devices.

Arriving in Tokyo

March 22, 2016 12:42 pm

My trip from Scotland to Japan was a long one, but I arrived safely and made my way to a familiar hotel in Ueno, Tokyo, with minimal stress.