It's that time of year again... You've set the toilet seat warmer on 10 to keep Jack Frost from nipping...[ Click to read more ]
With the cold creeping in, there is nothing like an excellent steaming coffee to warm the cockles. I am a...[ Click to read more ]
Seasonal illuminations are a big deal in Japan. From the famous Kobe Luminarie, donated by the Italian government following the...[ Click to read more ]
One day you're out running errands just after work. You step off the train at your home station and walk...[ Click to read more ]
Located about 2 hours northwest of Central Tokyo, Chichibu is a small mountain community that is popular for weekend getaways...[ Click to read more ]
Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park is a fun-packed day out for all the family, with animals, rides, beautiful spots, and...[ Click to read more ]
The winter months in the Kansai region can get pretty cold, so what better way to warm yourself up than...[ Click to read more ]
Japan's most popular season for tourists is surely spring. When the cherry blossoms bloom people from inside Japan and from...[ Click to read more ]
Traditionally held on November 15, the Shichigosan (七五三, literally 7-5-3) ceremony is a rite that originated around 750 AD in...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese accommodations are notoriously small for my American hoarding habits, and I occasionally draw the ire of my wife and...[ Click to read more ]