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• Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower is now the tallest building in Tokyo

  A three-skyscraper complex designed by New York-based Pelli Clarke Architects consisting of Azabudai Hills...

  • Posted November 21, 2023
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• First roller skating lessons offered to Tokyo kids

  Outdoor or indoor roller skating can be a fun activity for the whole family....

  • Posted November 1, 2023
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• Tokyo is at persistent risk of a disaster. Prepare your family.

  Japan predicts a 70% chance of an earthquake directly hitting Tokyo in the next...

  • Posted October 31, 2023
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• The next generation folding bike that fits in a backpack will be available in Japan this month.

  As of 2020, around 737.74 thousand electric bicycles were sold in Japan. The number...

  • Posted July 10, 2023
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• First ‘Children’s Smile Spot’ opens at Ueno Okachimachi station

  You could be forgiven for thinking it’s a children’s dental clinic. It’s not. It...

  • Posted July 3, 2023
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• Living near green space makes you 2.5 years younger, suggests study

  City parks and green spaces help counter heat, boost biodiversity, and instill a sense...

  • Posted June 29, 2023
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• Japan: No need for a driver’s license to use an e-kick scooter from July

  Japan is set to relax the road rules on electric kick scooters starting July...

  • Posted June 26, 2023
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• Cyclists beware: Bikers who don’t wear helmets 2.4 times more likely to die, Japan data says

  Japan started obliging all cyclists to make an effort to wear helmets in April...

  • Posted June 20, 2023
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• The top 3 best-selling cars in Japan are all small boxy types

  The Japanese have a penchant for all things small even when it comes to...

  • Posted June 8, 2023
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• Glamping and grilling in the city

  Grilling in the city, especially one as dense as Tokyo, can get a little...

  • Posted April 20, 2023
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• How intense do you like your matcha ice cream?

  I Scream You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream. We all love to...

  • Posted March 2, 2023
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• Let the kids loose in Tokyo’s one-of-a-kind indoor play center

  If your child loves a climb, bounce, slide or need some crawl space, Play...

  • Posted January 19, 2023
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• My 3-year old’s favorite bread comes in a can.

  In Tokyo where people love their bread fresh and fluffy, you’re not likely to...

  • Posted January 2, 2023
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• Tokyo has a frozen food vending machine

  You may be surprised by what you will find in Japan’s next-generation vending machines....

  • Posted December 10, 2022
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• E-kickscooter users return to the streets of Tokyo

  We will start to see the return of electric kick-scooters around Japan. Thanks to...

  • Posted September 5, 2022
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• Getting a bicycle insurance from 7-eleven even if you don’t read Japanese.

  In April 2020, Liability insurance became mandatory for all bicycle owners of any age...

  • Posted August 26, 2022
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• Registering a Bicycle in Tokyo

  Urban commuting has never been easier – thanks to the mighty bicycle that has...

  • Posted August 26, 2022
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• Japan makes one terrific electric bike for you and your pet

  When it comes to having a fun activity with pets, nothing beats exercise, sunshine...

  • Posted November 13, 2021
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  Pykes Peak releases its X20 foldable ebike

  On November 18, the electrically assisted Pykes Peak bicycle X20 will be on sale....

  • Posted November 9, 2021
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• The important life skills children learn in a Karate class.

  Karate is in itself both an art form and sport. Though the styles taught...

  • Posted July 26, 2021
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• A new large-scale multi-purpose complex to open in Haneda airport

  On July 3, Haneda Innovation City (or HI City), a large-scale multi-purpose complex adjacent...

  • Posted June 17, 2020
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• Avoiding infection risk on packed trains? Rent a bike.

  Although there are precautions taken by taxi companies to minimize infection risk such as...

  • Posted May 28, 2020
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• Mandatory Liability insurance for Tokyo cyclists starts April 1st, 2020.

  Up until now, people can ride a bicycle around the city without having a...

  • Posted March 30, 2020
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• Tea and the arts in Japan

  Tea was first brought to Japan by buddhist monks, back from studies in China....

  • Posted October 1, 2019
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• Book-themed lounging room for rent by the hour

  Inspired by Book and Bed hotel that opened last year in Tokyo, Tsutaya Book...

  • Posted December 6, 2017
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• Kagurazaka, a charming mix of French and Japanese culture

  Head for the slopes and alleys of Kagurazaka for a French-flavoured outing. The little...

  • Posted October 26, 2017
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• What to look out for when buying a mom bike in Tokyo

  When it comes to Tokyo living, the most important purchase for most families is...

  • Posted October 4, 2017
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