When it comes to human trafficking, one might usually think of impoverished countries where laws are not enforced and politics are full of corruption. However, many first world countries are in fact important source transportations and destinations when it comes to human trafficking. This can be something that many citizens tends to overlook as they…

If you know anything about Tokyo, then it is highly likely that you have heard of Shinjuku. You may have heard of the city district having the busiest train station in the world and being one of the major economic hubs of Japan’s capital city. It is probably at the top of most tourists’ bucket…

Shinjuku can be quite intimidating with its bright lights, enormous train station, glamorous people and an array of host clubs and bars. It is also a unique district of Tokyo; it is the gay capital and the home of the red light district. If you’re visiting Tokyo, this fascinating area is well worth a visit.…

Shinjuku (新宿) is one of Tokyo (東京)’s most visited districts thanks to its Tokyo-esque neon-lit streets brimming with bustling eating and drinking establishments, entertainment, and shopping opportunities. With its easy access to the rest of the city and shuttle bus services straight to and from Narita (成田) and Haneda (羽田) airports, Shinjuku is not only…

Japanese food is, no doubt, one of the best in the world. Most of their food are known to consist of health-boosting minerals that supports a healthy digestive tract. However, have you ever thought about enjoying Japanese food through a challenge? A popular shop in Tokyo called Kagurazaka Hanten is serving jumbo gyoza for free…

Nowadays, many people share their lives on social networking sites (SNS) like Facebook and Instagram, if you are planning to visit Tokyo, and would like to take some beautiful photos to share on the internet, here are some recommendation to you! Shinjuku is located at the middle of Tokyo city, with convenient transportation network and…

This list should not be viewed as the 5 best books about or related to Japan because a) there’s just simply not enough time to read them all (of course), and b) in a hypothetical world where I have read all books related to Japan, whittling it down to a mere 5 would be a…

Have you ever been worried about your luggage when you want to use restrooms while passing through airport terminals or train stations? Even though there are luggage storage facilities and lockers in most of the places in Japan, there still aren’t many bathrooms which are designed to help travelers as they are not spacious or…

A book lover’s haven has opened in the heart of Shinjuku, Japan. Discover the pleasures of staying at the TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT below! TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT A post shared by TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT (@tba_shinjuku) on Dec 21, 2017 at 3:44am PST The TSUTAYA BOOK APARTMENT occupies the fourth, fifth, and sixth floor of the Shinjuku…

If you don’t know who Yayoi Kusama is, you either have been living under a rock, or you’ve seen her work and just don’t know her name. She is a famous Japanese artist who has recently opened a museum in Tokyo. However, due to the popularity of her unique artworks, it’s very difficult to get…