Ray Proper
Traditional Japanese New Years’ Foods – Osechi Ryori
Dec 24, 2019 By Ray Proper
Osechi-ryōri are traditional Japanese foods eaten at the start of the new year. The osechi tradition has been alive in...[ Click to read more ]
Prevention and Thawing of Frozen Pipes in Japan
Dec 12, 2019 By Ray Proper
Many people arrive in Japan from places where it simply does not get cold and are unaware that they need...[ Click to read more ]
Buying a Christmas Tree in Nagoya 2019
Nov 21, 2019 By Ray Proper
If you are in the market for a Christmas Tree to liven up your holiday season you with trim and presents,...[ Click to read more ]
Holiday Dining Options in Nagoya
By Ray Proper
Nagoya has very good food, and there are a lot of options available to you on a day to day...[ Click to read more ]
Christmas in Japan
Nov 10, 2019 By Ray Proper
While less than 1% of the population of Japan identifies themselves as Christian, Japanese families still look forward to and enjoy...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper, and Lights in Nagoya
Nov 09, 2019 By Ray Proper
Holidays in Japan are bright and colorful affairs, and Nagoya is no exception to this rule. If you are looking for...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper, and Lights in Tokyo
By Ray Proper
The holidays in Tokyo are a bright and colorful affair! If you are looking for decorations, lights, or other holiday materials...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illumination in Tokyo
Oct 29, 2019 By Ray Proper
Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day for the most part. The most interesting facet of the Christmas...[ Click to read more ]
Koyo, or Fall Colors in Nagoya
Oct 21, 2019 By Ray Proper
The Japanese are very conscious of the seasons changing around them, often celebrating little, or not so little, milestones between...[ Click to read more ]
Family Friendly Halloween Activities in Tokyo 2019
Sep 11, 2019 By Ray Proper
Once upon a time in Tokyo, celebrating Halloween meant dressing up in a costume and riding the Yamanote Line around the...[ Click to read more ]
