Things to do in Tokyo Over the Holiday Season
Nov 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
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 ]
Coffee for Life: Coffee Shops in Hiroshima
Nov 27, 2019 By Hugh Cann
With the cold creeping in, there is nothing like an excellent steaming coffee to warm the cockles. I am a...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illumination in Hiroshima
Nov 27, 2019 By Matt Mangham
Seasonal illuminations are a big deal in Japan. From the famous Kobe Luminarie, donated by the Italian government following the...[ Click to read more ]
How to Get Lost Stuff Back in Japan
Nov 26, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
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 ]
Chichibu Night Festival Near Tokyo
Nov 26, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
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 – Non Hoi Park
Nov 25, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park is a fun-packed day out for all the family, with animals, rides, beautiful spots, and...[ Click to read more ]
Traditional Kansai Winter Drinks
Nov 25, 2019 By Justin Hanus
The winter months in the Kansai region can get pretty cold, so what better way to warm yourself up than...[ Click to read more ]
The History of Japan’s Majestic Fall Colors
Nov 25, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
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 ]
What is the ShichiGoSan Ceremony?
Nov 24, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
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 ]
Sell Your Used Stuff on Mercari
Nov 24, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Japanese accommodations are notoriously small for my American hoarding habits, and I occasionally draw the ire of my wife and...[ Click to read more ]
