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Koyo, or Fall Colors in Nagoya
Oct 14, 2022 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 ]
Eating Unagi in Nagoya: Hitsumabushi
Jun 26, 2022 By Ray Proper
July 23 is Unagi no hi, or Unagi day! Unagi, or barbecued freshwater eel, is readily available all over Japan....[ Click to read more ]
Kiso Three Rivers Park in Ichinomiya City
May 30, 2022 By Ray Proper
Kiso Three Rivers Park in Ichinomiya was an old favorite of mine when I lived in Konan City. I am...[ Click to read more ]
Setsubun Festivals in Nagoya 2022
Jan 25, 2022 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, 2022 By Ray Proper
Valentine's Day in Japan - February 14th The "Craziness of Valentine's Day" falls mainly on women in Japan. Unlike most...[ Click to read more ]
English Banking Options in Japan
Jan 21, 2022 By Ray Proper
The problem with Japanese banks is that English support in-branch is virtually non-existent. While ATMs may have limited English menus...[ Click to read more ]
Calling 119 for Emergency Assistance in Japan
Jan 20, 2022 By Ray Proper
Dial 119 for the fire department or medical services Dial 110 for police 119 in Japan is a direct-dial-free emergency...[ Click to read more ]
The Best iPhone Apps for Living in Japan
Jan 05, 2022 By Ray Proper
Living in Japan can be difficult, but the internet has many resources to make things a bit easier. An iPhone...[ Click to read more ]
American Style BBQ Restaurants in Tokyo
Nov 23, 2021 By Ray Proper
In the United States, BBQ is cooking meat for long periods at low temperatures with smoke from a wood fire. ...[ Click to read more ]
Staying Safe During Typhoons and Storms in Japan
Aug 24, 2021 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 ]
