David McElhinney

David McElhinney

David is a Northern Irish travel, culture and sports writer living in Tokyo. When he’s not bashing his head against a keyboard, he likes to travel, eat good food, drink good drink, play rugby, and butcher the Japanese language. David’s writing is at www.davidmcelhinney.com and more of his articles can be found on www.tokyoweekender.com/author/david-mcelhinney/ and www.metropolisjapan.com/author/davidmcelhinney/.

David McElhinney's Posts

Visitors walk under a traditional torii gate at Yoyogi Koen Park in Shibuya, Tokyo, highlighting a serene setting ideal for exploring during the Summer Games.

Best Tokyo Neighborhoods to Visit for the Summer Games (A Local’s Guide)

Peppered amid Tokyo’s near-endless urban sprawl is a vast range of culturally diverse and lively neighborhoods. While this is great for anyone visiting Tokyo for…

Woman in a colorful kimono admires the illuminated Tokyo Tower and a traditional Japanese temple at sunset, highlighting cultural landmarks in Tokyo.

10 Key Cultural Differences Between Japan and the USA

During the past decade Japan has grown into one of the world’s top travel destinations – helped in no small part by hosting a series…