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Rugby World Cup Japan 2019

Dec 26, 2018 By Jason Gatewood

While most people around the world know the Summer Olympic Games will be here in Tokyo in 2020, we actually...[ Click to read more ]

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Day trips from Nagoya – Tajimi, Gifu

Dec 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart

Just over the border from Aichi into Gifu Prefecture is the town of Tajimi, an area renowned for its ceramic...[ Click to read more ]

Fun Things to Do in Kansai 2019

Dec 22, 2018 By Justin Hanus

The New Year is upon us and attention turns for many on resolutions for the year ahead. For those of...[ Click to read more ]

Firefighting Display in Kobe’s Meriken Park 2019

Dec 21, 2018 By Justin Hanus

There is a lot that needs to be protected from burning in Japan. The forests are sacred and wood is...[ Click to read more ]

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What’s the Deal with Sampuru?

Dec 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus

If you’ve spent any time in Japan, you will have seen the tantalizing array of food in the restaurant windows....[ Click to read more ]

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Vegan Food in Kobe

Dec 17, 2018 By Justin Hanus

With the new year comes new year’s resolutions. Whether your goal is to become vegan (or vegetarian) or you’re looking...[ Click to read more ]

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Nagoya City Science Museum

Dec 12, 2018 By Ray Proper

The Nagoya City Science Museum (NCSM) is a fairly recent addition to the list of things to do in Nagoya....[ Click to read more ]

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Food of Hiroshima

Dec 03, 2018 By Bert Wishart

Most cities in Japan can boast exquisite and marvelous food, and many of them are rightly vaunted for it. Hiroshima,...[ Click to read more ]

Mexican Food in Nagoya

Dec 02, 2018 By Ray Proper

Nagoya has a reasonable number of options available if you are looking for Mexican food. In order of preference, you...[ Click to read more ]

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Let’s Tour Sendai: Getting and Staying There

Nov 30, 2018 By Jason Gatewood

Located about 350 km (220 mi) to the northeast of Tokyo, the City of Sendai makes for a very pleasant...[ Click to read more ]