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Drone Restrictions in Japan

Jan 11, 2019 By Admin

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT), you do not need permission to fly a drone...[ Click to read more ]

HOPE International Development Agency Japan: Hope Gala 2019

Jan 09, 2019 By Admin

HOPE-JP organizes annual Charity Galas in Nagoya, Kansai, and Tokyo annually. The Galas are opportunities for both private individuals and...[ Click to read more ]

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Books and Coffee in Hiroshima

Dec 28, 2018 By Matt Mangham

We’ve already talked about where to track down Hiroshima’s best hot coffee in the depths of January, but once you’re...[ Click to read more ]

Mobile Suica Makes Getting Around Japan Easier

Dec 26, 2018 By Jason Gatewood

Back in the day, a journey on any of Japan’s rail lines meant you might need a degree in Japanese...[ Click to read more ]

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Japan Brewer’s Cup: The Tournament of Suds 2019

Dec 26, 2018 By Jason Gatewood

Please read the following in the voice of one of those monster truck TV spots from back in the day:...[ Click to read more ]

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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