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Japan Travel Insurance: The Tokio Omotenashi Policy

May 09, 2023 By Admin

Japan travel insurance through the Tokio Omotenashi Policy can be purchased online and covers travelers who experience a sudden illness...[ Click to read more ]

Who to Root for in Kumamoto: The Three Biggest Sports Teams

Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

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 ]

Christmas Markets in Tokyo and Yokohama

Nov 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall

This year went by quick. It seemed like only yesterday that summer would never end and now, all of a...[ Click to read more ]

Winter Illuminations in 2024

Nov 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall

Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day for the most part.  The most interesting facet of the Christmas...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Best Flea Markets

Nov 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall

With the holidays coming up, you may be thinking of what to get for your special someone. Or if you're...[ Click to read more ]

Bicycling in Japan from 2024 on

Nov 29, 2024 By William Farrow

From 2024, the rules governing cylists and drivers via the Road Traffic Act have been amended. This round of revisions...[ Click to read more ]

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Christmas in Hiroshima

Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

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 ]

Christmas in Kansai

Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

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 ]

Popular All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in Kobe

Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Food is always part of travelling and venturing into new places. Even if you’re not a big foodie, sampling new...[ Click to read more ]

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Christmas in Kumamoto

Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus

There are many ways expats feeling homesick for Christmas can get into the festive spirit in Kumamoto. Although Christmas is...[ Click to read more ]

Hatsumode in Hiroshima – Shrines to Visit for New Years and the Tondo Festival

Nov 29, 2024 By Hugh Cann

There are two main traditions marking the beginning of the new year in Hiroshima. Hatsumōde is the first visit of...[ Click to read more ]