Author: Lestari

As a Glaswegian with Irish heritage and a fervent drinker of Ireland’s national drink, I thought it was about time, in terms of civic duty, of course, that we hunted down the best pint of the black stuff that our fair city has to offer. Now, to be honest, there aren’t that many good pints to be found here but, thankfully, there are a few joints that serve up a great Guinness. I decided to rope in fellow Tokyo Weekender writers and fans of Guinness to see what we could come up with as a wee team of crackpot drinkers.

Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto recently featured on time’s list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2023, along with Nagoya. While the latter is a little surprising, Kyoto’s inclusion certainly isn’t. Home to countless shrines and temples, it is considered the cultural center of many Japanese traditions. However, great popularity and importance, plus undeniable photogenic charm, also brings with it many travelers, domestic and inbound, who want to see it all in flesh. Any destination, no matter how beautiful, becomes less attractive when taken over by large crowds. That’s often the case with Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine, which was,

If you consider yourself a planner, then you understand how valuable it is to prepare for an upcoming trip — especially if it’s a pricey one. You’ll want to nail down all the details, from airfare to hotel stays to excursions and beyond.

For some travelers, that also includes preparing for the unexpected: trip delays and interruptions, any potential accidents, lost luggage or more. In order to save yourself a headache and prevent any major financial losses, you may want

You might not know the artist by name, but there’s a chance you’ll have seen the work of Chihiro Iwasaki before. She contributed illustrations to numerous children’s books in Japanese and English, notably Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes. In Tokyo, there exists a beautiful museum in Nerima ward, entirely dedicated to the 20th-century painter. It is built in the former location of the house and studio of the painter, where she created countless works for just over two decades before her death.

We take a look at Iwasaki’s life, her influence and the museum’s homage to children, peace and

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This bakery beat Bobby Flay with their empanadas on the Food Network! When I found out they had a location in my hometown, I just had to try it for myself.

This is the view from the street when I arrived. I wasn’t expecting the bakery to be in an industrial part of town. I do wish they were more visible.

As I approached even closer and parked, the bakery was much smaller outdoors and indoors than I imagined. They did seem to have customers coming in

Famous across the country for its great wisteria, Ashikaga Flower Park is not just mesmerizing in spring. It’s a paradise worth visiting year-round. Located in Tochigi Prefecture, about 100 kilometers north of Tokyo, it’s also an easy day trip from the capital. It’s just about an hour’s drive by car or two hours by Shinkansen. Officials at Ashikaga Flower Park suggest visitors generally spend two to three hours of their time touring inside the park, which encompasses approximately a 100,000-square-meter area.

The park’s annual schedule is divided into eight seasonal themes, dubbed “Eight Floral Seasons,” or “Eight Chapters,” which is

Welcome to a world where a clean home and tidy space isn’t just a mundane chore, but a source of joy and contentment.

Imagine walking into your spotless living room, breathing in the fresh scent of a just-cleaned space, and feeling a sense of calm wash over you.

It’s no secret that a clean home can profoundly impact our mental and emotional well-being, but keeping up with the never-ending cycle of household cleaning tasks can be overwhelming and exhausting.

That’s where domestic cleaning services come in, offering professional help to keep your home in order and your spirits high.

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Traveling to new places is a highlight of many people’s vacations. However, even without the recent burdens of inflation, travel costs such as airfare, accommodations and food can quickly add up.

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Figuring out a vacation plan that doesn’t cost several months’ pay can be challenging to say the least. However, there are some wonderful destinations that are well worth your while and don’t have to put you over budget. Here are five US destinations that you