Lisa Wallin, Author at Tokyo Weekender Japan's Premier English Magazine Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:35:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-TW_red_512-1-512x502.png Lisa Wallin, Author at Tokyo Weekender 32 32 The Best Hotels and Restaurants in Awa, Chiba https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/the-best-hotels-and-restaurants-in-awa-chiba/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 01:00:34 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=251076 Located on the southern tip of Chiba Prefecture, extending along the Boso Peninsula, Awa is easily accessible by train and car from Tokyo, making it a popular destination for day trips and weekend getaways. It’s known for its striking coastline, sprinkled with an array of beautiful beaches, cliffs and scenic views of the Pacific Ocean. […]

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]]> What To Do in Awa, Chiba: A Heavenly Beach Getaway Near Tokyo https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/what-to-do-in-awa-chiba-a-heavenly-beach-getaway-near-tokyo/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:01:29 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=250853 Situated by the southern tip of Chiba Prefecture’s Boso Peninsula, the Awa region is a breathtaking enclave that gazes out onto the Pacific Ocean. While its crashing waves and coral reefs are popular with surfers and divers, Awa also boasts landlocked natural attractions such as Mount Nokogiri, with its stunning panoramic views, and the serene […]

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]]> Inside Tenga: How a Sex Toy Company Became a Global Icon https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/arts/inside-tenga-how-a-sex-toy-company-became-a-global-icon/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:18:14 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=249948 This article appeared in Made in Japan Vol. 4. To read the entire issue, click here.  Since its launch in 2005, Tenga has become a household name in self-pleasure. Even if you think you haven’t heard of it, you’ve probably seen its products. Its iconic red, hourglass-shaped vacuum cups, designed for male enjoyment, are everywhere in […]

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]]> Uncover Nagasaki’s Hidden History https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/uncover-nagasakis-hidden-history/ https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/uncover-nagasakis-hidden-history/#respond Thu, 28 Mar 2024 01:00:56 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=243757 Nagasaki is a place with a rich and complex culture, extending back centuries. Though it’s often associated with the devastation of the atomic bomb, its history holds many fascinating, lesser-known tales. As Japan’s early gateway to the West, it has long been an epicenter of cultural exchange, with Portuguese, Dutch and Chinese influences creating a […]

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]]> https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/uncover-nagasakis-hidden-history/feed/ 0 10 Exciting Japan-Related Books to Read in 2024 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/books-and-literature/japan-related-books-2024/ https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/books-and-literature/japan-related-books-2024/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:37:45 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=237841 From Haruki Murakami to Mieko Kawakami, translated Japanese literature is becoming increasingly popular abroad. 2024 is bringing many new titles to the literary scene. From poignant memoirs to Japanese yokai stories translated into English for the first time, we’ve selected a list of 10 new Japan-related books to look out for this year. 1. Secrets […]

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]]> https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/books-and-literature/japan-related-books-2024/feed/ 0 Unique Japan Accommodation: Stay in a Converted Schoolhouse https://www.tokyoweekender.com/travel/unique-japan-accommodation-schoolhouse-hotel/ https://www.tokyoweekender.com/travel/unique-japan-accommodation-schoolhouse-hotel/#respond Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:24:08 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=237396 Ooe Valley Stay Located in Tottori Prefecture’s Yazu town, the all-inclusive Ooe Valley Stay invites guests to embrace the tranquility of its immersive natural surroundings through cycling, outdoor activities and even glamping. In inclement weather, the school’s former gymnasium — now known as the arena — offers bouldering, trampolining and more. One of Ooe Valley […]

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]]> https://www.tokyoweekender.com/travel/unique-japan-accommodation-schoolhouse-hotel/feed/ 0 4 Hidden Things To Do in Kyoto https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/4-hidden-things-to-do-in-kyoto/ https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/4-hidden-things-to-do-in-kyoto/#respond Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:23:53 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=235782 Ishitera Tea Fields A trip to Wazuka, a small town about an hour southeast of central Kyoto city, unveils a vision of idyllic rural life. Here, undulating hillsides are lined with rows of verdant tea bushes growing Kyoto’s coveted Uji tea leaves. The region has cultivated tea for over 800 years, earning it a Japan […]

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]]> https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/4-hidden-things-to-do-in-kyoto/feed/ 0 Big in Japan: Three Must-See Giant Statues in Hokuriku https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/big-in-japan-giant-squid-statue/ https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/big-in-japan-giant-squid-statue/#respond Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:10:15 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=234277 Royal Squid Statue Not many municipalities would think to promote themselves with a colossal eldritch beast, but that’s exactly what Noto, in Ishikawa Prefecture, did. To showcase its fishing fleet’s haul of surumeika (Japanese common squid) — one of the biggest in Japan — the small port town built the Ika King (Squid King) in […]

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]]> https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/big-in-japan-giant-squid-statue/feed/ 0 Breaking New Ground: Osaka’s Newest Live Music Hub https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/osaka-live-music-venues/ https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/osaka-live-music-venues/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:12:34 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=232402 We’re standing on what many hold as sacred ground, amid a construction site teeming with activity in Osaka’s Namba area. Paint cans, stepladders and the hum of power tools surround us as diligent workers drill, hammer and scrape the walls with precision. Above, a distant rumble — likely the Limited Express Rapi:t shuttling travelers between […]

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]]> https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/osaka-live-music-venues/feed/ 0 5 Animals That Are Endemic to Japan and Where To Find Them https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/endemic-animals-japan/ https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/endemic-animals-japan/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 01:00:58 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=230480 Japanese Serow One of Japan’s most elusive beasts, the Japanese serow (Capricornis crispus) is a national symbol of Japan. This solitary, shaggy-haired creature has an almost mythical appearance and is often described as looking like a cross between a goat and an antelope. Well-adapted to Japan’s mountainous terrain, the Japanese serow is an agile climber […]

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