Legendary Nagano: Folk Tales and Legends from the Roof of Japan
Dec 24, 2014 By Ray Proper
The Story of Lazy Taro is one of 23 stories in Legendary Nagano: Folk Tales and Legends from the Roof...[ Click to read more ]
Hatsuhinode in Nagoya 2015
Dec 24, 2014 By Ray Proper
Among the many customs associated with "oshogatsu," or New Years, are a good many firsts; from the first trip to...[ Click to read more ]
Lost Items in Japan and Shareikin Rewards
Dec 16, 2014 By First Admin
In Japan there is a very old system of "lost and found", based on a 1300-year-old system preceding Japan's urbanization...[ Click to read more ]
Japan: To Drive or Not to Drive?
Dec 10, 2014 By Ray Proper
When discussing the pros and cons of driving in Japan, one of the most common questions that comes up is...[ Click to read more ]
English Speaking Childcare / Babysitting Services in Nagoya
Babysitting was not a “thing” here, generally, until somewhat recently. Traditionally in Japan the woman stays home while the man...[ Click to read more ]
Hiwatari Shinji – A Buddhist Fire Walking Ritual
Nov 27, 2014 By Mark Guthrie
Winter in Japan can get a touch on the chilly side, can’t it. So, what’s the best way of warming...[ Click to read more ]
Hiwatari-Shinji – Fire Walking at Akibasan Entsu-ji
Nov 27, 2014 By Mark Guthrie
Winter in Japan can get a touch on the chilly side, can’t it. So, what’s the best way of warming...[ Click to read more ]
Train Travel in Japan
Nov 23, 2014 By First Admin
Many people know of the exceptional value of a Japan Rail Pass, which allows tourists to ride the train systems...[ Click to read more ]
Dive on in – Public Swimming Pools in Tokyo
Nov 11, 2014 By Mark Guthrie
Swimming is, it is often stated, perhaps the best form of exercise, and as a nation that takes its health...[ Click to read more ]
Mori Dental Office, Tokyo
Nov 02, 2014 By Mark Guthrie
Mori Dental Office - 森歯科医院 Branch of Medicine: Dentistry Telephone: 03-3722-0388 Address: 2-50-1 Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo 145-0071 Website: www.zahnpraxis-mori.com Hours:...[ Click to read more ]
