Japan is a country that prides itself on distinct seasonal dishes, with winter being the time when the hotpots traditionally...[ Click to read more ]
The Kansai region is a great part of Japan to discover by car. Beyond the big cities Kyoto, Osaka, and...[ Click to read more ]
If you’re looking for some pampering or preparing for an important event, consider paying a visit to a local beauty...[ Click to read more ]
Like in much of the rest of the world, bubble tea has become hugely popular in Japan. Although it first...[ Click to read more ]
Although it’s only a small city, Kumamoto has a growing community of foreigners — made up of people both living...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is a country known for its regional culinary specialities, meaning that visitors can travel around the country and sample...[ Click to read more ]
For many, wintertime in Hiroshima means oysters and nihonshu. These are great seasonal indulgences but there are many other experiences...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is big on sport. The most popular team sports are football (soccer), baseball, basketball, and rugby. Of course, there’s...[ Click to read more ]
With Christmas approaching, it’s time for expats in Hiroshima to get into the festive spirit. Although it’s not an official...[ Click to read more ]
Not being a predominantly Christian country, Japan doesn’t celebrate Christmas with quite the same fervour as people in the US,...[ Click to read more ]