Ray Proper
Staying Safe During Typhoons and Storms in Japan
Aug 20, 2020 By Ray Proper
Typhoon season in Japan runs from June to December, but most typhoon activity occurs between July and September. The southern parts...[ Click to read more ]
Calling 119 for Emergency Assistance in Japan
Mar 20, 2020 By Ray Proper
Dial 119 for fire department or medical services Dial 110 for police 119 in Japan is a direct-dial free emergency...[ Click to read more ]
Top Five Hanami Sites Near Nagoya
Feb 22, 2020 By Ray Proper
"Hanami" literally means flower viewing, but it is much more than that to the people of Japan. Hanami signals the end...[ Click to read more ]
Setsubun Festivals in Nagoya “That Bean-Throwing Festival”
Jan 25, 2020 By Ray Proper
Setsubun, or "That Bean-Throwing Festival," celebrates the beginning of spring in Japan. Celebrated yearly on February 3 as part of...[ Click to read more ]
Valentines Day and White Day in Japan
Jan 22, 2020 By Ray Proper
Valentine's Day in Japan - February 14th In Japan, the "Craziness of Valentine's Day" falls mainly on the women. Unlike most...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
