Why Visit the Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka
Mar 22, 2019 By Justin Hanus
It may seem like a strange concept to have an entire museum dedicated to instant ramen, but the Cup Noodles...[ Click to read more ]
Iwate’s Great Buddha of Morioka
Mar 22, 2019 By Jade Brischke
Nara has one 15m high, Kamakura has one 13m high, and the city of Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture,...[ Click to read more ]
Belgian Beer Weekend Nagoya
Mar 21, 2019 By Ray Proper
The famous Belgian Beer Weekend traditionally takes place the first weekend of September at the beautiful “Grand Place of Brussels."...[ Click to read more ]
Yamathon – Walking Around Tokyo, Saving Lives
Mar 20, 2019 By Bert Wishart
The Yamathon is a fundraising challenge where teams of three or four people compete to walk or run through Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]
Pollen Allergies in Japan
Mar 20, 2019 By Ray Proper
The proportion of people who have problems with allergies in Japan is startlingly high. People who suffer from allergies will...[ Click to read more ]
Going cashless in Japan
Feb 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Almost 20 years ago in order to prepare for my first trip to Japan I was advised by my travel...[ Click to read more ]
How to use Public Sports Facilities in Tokyo
Feb 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Staying in shape in a big city like Tokyo can be a chore sometimes; I myself am a big fan...[ Click to read more ]
Ankake Spaghetti, Nagoya’s Italian Treat
Feb 27, 2019 By Bert Wishart
From soba to ramen, udon to somen, hiyamugi to shirataki, Japanese cuisine is blessed with a wide variety of of...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
