Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 3
Feb 27, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Whether you have been here for a few weeks or know the city like the back of your hand, Nagoya...[ Click to read more ]
Must See Shrines and Temples of Nagoya
Feb 26, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Japan is served by two predominant religions: Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is a form of ancestor worship and is the...[ Click to read more ]
Arima Onsen: Come On In, the Water’s Fine
Feb 25, 2019 By Justin Hanus
The mapmakers say Arima Onsen is a part of Kobe but it is way on the other side of Mount...[ Click to read more ]
The Wonderful World of Yakitori – Meat on a Stick Explained
Feb 25, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Japan is famous for its food, but for some reason, 'yakitori' is rarely talked about when we consider classic local...[ Click to read more ]
Partying Nagoya Style: Meieki’s best Izakayas
Feb 25, 2019 By Bert Wishart
When it comes to going out for drinks, in Japan, they do things a little differently than back home. Whereas...[ Click to read more ]
Aqua Net Ferry from Peace Park to Miyajima
Feb 25, 2019 By Matt Mangham
Two of the best things about Hiroshima are its rivers and its proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Miyajima. Unfortunately,...[ Click to read more ]
TeamLab’s Digitized Hiroshima Castle
Feb 23, 2019 By Matt Mangham
teamLab (and yes, that’s the way it’s capitalized) is an artist’s collective based in Tokyo that bills itself as taking...[ Click to read more ]
Charity Groups and Events in Tokyo
Feb 20, 2019 By Ray Proper
Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world, by some measures, the most populous. While all...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Tokyo
Feb 17, 2019 By Bert Wishart
St. Patrick's Day, the commemoration of the death of the patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated in more countries around...[ Click to read more ]
Watch Some Sumo Wrestling at the 2019 Grand Tournament in Osaka
Feb 15, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Sumo wrestling is a sport uniquely associated with Japan. Although not all professional sumo wrestlers are Japanese, the sport originated...[ Click to read more ]
