It's a bit of a mixed bag, honestly. While Cheongpa-dong 1-ga still retains some of its old charm, a lot of the traditional workshops have sadly closed down over the years. You'll find plenty of shops...

the buy vs rent math depends a lot on what the thai bank interest rate is doing. right now rates are around 6-7% for a mortgage if you can even get one as a foreigner, which most can't without a thai...

honestly if you're in the shibuya area, check out the tiny natural food store called "natural house" in the basement of the shibuya hikarie building. they keep the grains in a small cooler next to the...

if you're near a big station check out "natural house" or "cosme kitchen" - they're not grocery stores per se but they stock a lot of additive-free stuff. for just plain meat and veg tho i'd go to a p...

if you're okay going a bit outside central tokyo, check out Camp Scott in Saitama. it's a big outdoor field with a jungle-ish setup and they do beginner sessions in english on saturday mornings. costs...