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Celebrating New Years in Kobe’s Chinatown 2019

Jan 21, 2019 By Justin Hanus

Despite its proximity to China, there are only a few Chinatowns in the whole of Japan. One of the largest...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Romantic Valentine Spots

Jan 20, 2019 By Bert Wishart

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, you may be wanting to find that perfect place to cozy up to...[ Click to read more ]

Where to Take Kids in Kobe

Jan 19, 2019 By Justin Hanus

Looking for places to take the kids on a day out to stop them from getting bored? Kobe has plenty...[ Click to read more ]

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What Are Stamp Rallies and How Can You Participate?

Jan 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus

A popular activity in Japan — for visitors and residents alike — is the collecting of ink prints made by...[ Click to read more ]

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Cycling in Kobe

Jan 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus

Japan is a bike-friendly country and many of its roads accommodate for cyclists with bike lanes. Cycling is a nice...[ Click to read more ]

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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 ]