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Buying Summer Yukata in Nagoya

Jul 27, 2018 By Bert Wishart

If you have been to any of this summer's fireworks festivals around Nagoya and Aichi you may have noticed many...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Beer Gardens

Jul 25, 2018 By Bert Wishart

It could be argued that one of the greatest things on Earth is sitting outside on a warm summer’s day...[ Click to read more ]

Staying Cool in the (Japanese) Heat

Jul 25, 2018 By Jason Gatewood

  Our latest weather woes have made international headlines recently, with an unprecedented heatwave that has set records across Japan....[ Click to read more ]

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Celebrate Mountain Day by Hiking Around Aichi

Jul 25, 2018 By Bert Wishart

One great thing about living in Japan is the fact that there are so many holidays. Between New Year’s Day on...[ Click to read more ]

Celebrate Bon Odori By the Kobe Seaside

Jul 25, 2018 By Justin Hanus

Bon Odori festivals are well known as an entertaining and interesting summer events across Japan, and Kobe’s seaside fest is...[ Click to read more ]

Ride the Nagoya Sightseeing Route Bus

Jul 19, 2018 By Ray Proper

A good way to get your feet wet if you are new to Nagoya is to try out the “Me-Guru”...[ Click to read more ]

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Gujo Hachiman Bon Dancing Festival in Gifu

Jul 11, 2018 By First Admin

For four magical nights each August, at Gujo Hachiman in Gifu, dancers revelers line the streets until dawn breaks over the...[ Click to read more ]

Symbolism of Japanese Flowers

Jun 29, 2018 By Justin Hanus

Every season of the year, Japan comes into bloom with different flowers. Whereas you’re likely familiar with cherry blossoms, you...[ Click to read more ]

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Getting Away in Japan: Fukui

Jun 27, 2018 By Bert Wishart

Despite being located within Japan's 'Snow Country' and facing out into the Sea of Japan, Fukui Prefecture doesn't quite attract...[ Click to read more ]