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Tenmusu – Nagoya’s Other Shrimp Soul Food

Mar 26, 2024 By Bert Wishart

When outsiders think about Nagoya's meibutsu [local specialties], a few things will spring to mind. Miso katsu will be one,...[ Click to read more ]

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Disability Venues & Activities in Kumamoto

Mar 25, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Disability access in Japan has improved greatly in recent times, whether that be making buildings more disability-friendly or providing opportunities...[ Click to read more ]

What to Expect from the Reopened Kansai International Airport

Mar 25, 2024 By Justin Hanus

After closing for renovations in 2021, the international terminal of Kansai International Airport reopened in December 2022. This was its...[ Click to read more ]

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The Most Characteristic Souvenirs of Kumamoto

Mar 25, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Every region you visit in Japan will have something unique about it. Often, these qualities are reflected in the souvenirs....[ Click to read more ]

What Souvenirs to Bring Back from Hiroshima

Mar 25, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Many people know little about Hiroshima beyond its tragic history as the site of the atomic bomb in World War...[ Click to read more ]

Day Trips from Tokyo

Mar 25, 2024 By Michael Stigall

Now that the weather is getting better, we can start focusing on my favorite Tokyo pastime: Getting out of town. ...[ Click to read more ]

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Getting Arty – What’s on in Nagoya’s Galleries

Mar 25, 2024 By Bert Wishart

Art lovers in Nagoya have been a little disappointed in recent years. Firstly, the Nagoya/Boston Museum of Fine Arts closed...[ Click to read more ]

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Easter in Kansai

Mar 25, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Are you an expat from a Christian country living in Japan? If so, you may have noticed a lack of...[ Click to read more ]

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How to get your package redelivered in Japan

Feb 29, 2024 By Admin

The access and timeliness of delivery services are one of the most convenient parts of life in Japan.   Although...[ Click to read more ]

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Day Trips – Kanazawa

Feb 29, 2024 By Bert Wishart

Nestled along the western coast of Japan, Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture is a great example of modern Japan settling side-by-side...[ Click to read more ]