In the mid-18th century, Edo (modern-day Tokyo) had over 1 million inhabitants, making it the largest city in the world. That didn’t make it the best place to live, though. The city was constantly plagued by fires, famines and plagues, forcing the citizens of Japan’s capital to find joy wherever they could. So, they overwhelmingly
READ MOREWhat department stores are for rich housewives, shoutengai (shopping streets) are for communities. Bustling hubs of activity, there are over 2,400 in Tokyo alone. Tokyo Weekends has visited many and picked our favorite retro shopping arcades and streets. Every shoutengai on our list has over 100 shops, making it worth a trip. They all hark
READ MOREA garden, whatever its country, is a space that reproduces the creation of the world. It is often characterized by an ordering, a domestication of “wild” nature. But what makes the Japanese garden specific and fascinating? Come and discover it through the different elements that compose it. Enclosed Spaces and Aquatic Havens Japanese gardens and
READ MOREThe Bristol Hippodrome is swaying to the sounds of sea shanties this week as the brilliant Fisherman’s Friends: The Musical arrives in the city. This acclaimed production is just the tonic to raise the spirits and wonderfully tells the (mostly true) tale of a group of Cornish fishermen who found that their sea shanties were
READ MOREMeet Marlie and Anthony Love, the couple behind Traveling While Black on TikTok. Courtesy of Anthony and Marlie Love As a woman of color, my first thought whenever I make travel plans is always the same: will it be safe for me? Conversation about intersectionality in travel is not new — growing up, I was
READ MOREPANAMA CITY BEACH − There is a new hotel on the Beach that allows guests to stay not only within walking distance of the Gulf of Mexico, but within walking distance of a popular shopping center in the area. Local officials on Thursday celebrated the grand opening of Embassy Suites by Hilton Panama City Beach
READ MOREWelcome back to our monthly Japanese music column. From Tina Moon’s debut album to a body-popping dancefloor killer from Guchon, April was a varied month in terms of genres. We also added an extra part where we tip upcoming releases or music news for those of you who can’t wait for the best tunes. Albums
READ MOREA high-intensity fitness lifestyle is one in which a person engages in regular, vigorous exercise. This type of lifestyle can be beneficial for both physical and mental health. There are many different types of high-intensity fitness activities, such as running, swimming, biking, and weightlifting. These activities can be done at home, at a gym, or
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