Now that festivals are back on the menu again, you may find yourself at one. Or perhaps, while taking in one of the restarted firework festivals, you may have noticed...[ Click to read more ]
If you’re the type that is all about putting cake before casserole and satisfying your sweet tooth to the point that would make your dentist’s hair stand on end, then...[ Click to read more ]
Staying in shape in a big city like Tokyo can be a chore sometimes. I myself am a big fan of lifting weights and biking outdoors, but sometimes it seems...[ Click to read more ]
The Nippon Domannaka Matsuri, commonly called Domatsuri, is the largest dance festival in the Nagoya/Chubu region and involves dancers from all over Japan and abroad. This festival is one of the highlights...[ Click to read more ]
As you may have noticed, we experience scorching temperatures here in Japan, and it is crucial to take precautions to ensure your safety and well-being during such periods. Extreme heat...[ Click to read more ]
As the summer heat rises, retiring to your air-conditioned room with your necktie fan on full blast is tempting. However, Japan is an island nation, so we are surrounded by...[ Click to read more ]
Finally, the heat and humidity of the summer have dissipated, and we can all get outside and enjoy the fresh air without losing half our body weight to sweat! This...[ Click to read more ]
Although it’s only a small fishing town, Tomonoura has plenty to offer visitors. An important port for centuries, it has recently become a popular filming location. Plus, if you watched...[ Click to read more ]
For many people, nothing says summer like a trip to the beach, and though Aichi isn't necessarily famed for its beaches, there are plenty of lovely places where you and...[ Click to read more ]
There is something about science that can capture a child's imagination. Whether it is the natural world, robotics, or outer space, getting to grips with our surroundings can be spellbinding...[ Click to read more ]