Where to Go for Ice Cream in Kumamoto
Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Like the rest of Japan, Kumamoto has plenty of places where you’ll find high-quality ice cream. Whereas soft-serve ice cream...[ Click to read more ]
Hatsumode in Tokyo – Making Your First Shrine Visit of 2024
Dec 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
New Years in Japan is laser-focused on firsts. You have your first sunrise of the year, which is very important,...[ Click to read more ]
The Hiroshima Music Scene
Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Japan has a vibrant and diverse music culture and has provided the world with top-selling exports over the years such...[ Click to read more ]
New Year Bike Rides in Kumamoto
Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Need to do a bit of exercise to shed those extra pounds gained during the holiday season? What better way...[ Click to read more ]
Ice Skating Rinks in Kanto
Dec 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
For most of us from colder climates, it is hard to imagine winter without ice skating. Luckily, many in the...[ Click to read more ]
What is Okonomiyaki and How Do You Eat It?
Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
A classic dish in Hiroshima is okonomiyaki (there’s also a version from Osaka). It started gaining traction before World War...[ Click to read more ]
Packing the Right Clothes for Kobe in the Winter
Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
The weather varies greatly across Japan in the winter. Hokkaido is the coldest, with temperatures reaching as low as -11.4...[ Click to read more ]
Top Places to Try Fugu in Hiroshima
Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Fugu (blowfish) is an important aspect of Japanese cuisine. In addition to its delicious taste, it gained its fame due...[ Click to read more ]
Samurai Tourism in Kumamoto
Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Kumamoto was historically an important samurai town, signs of which still exist today. In fact, there’s now an industry around...[ Click to read more ]
Alternative Fitness Options in Nagoya
Dec 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart
So, over the holidays, you indulged until you were fit to burst. We've all been there. But now you've noticed...[ Click to read more ]
