Toyohashi Fire Festival: Things are about to go off!
Aug 29, 2018 By Bert Wishart
While there are many, many fireworks festivals in Japan throughout the summer months, there are very few that match Toyohashi's...[ Click to read more ]
Bicycle Liability Insurance
There are two major cities in Japan that require bicycle riders to maintain liability insurance as a condition for riding...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems
Aug 28, 2018 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 ]
Full Moon Tea Ceremony at Shukkei-en in Hiroshima
Aug 28, 2018 By Matt Mangham
Tsukimi, or Moon Viewing, is a Japanese tradition going back to the Heian period, when portions of the old Chinese...[ Click to read more ]
WoodEgg Okonomiyaki Museum Hiroshima
Aug 28, 2018 By Matt Mangham
I regularly meet people traveling through Hiroshima. And because my wife has suggested I be friendlier, I ask them what...[ Click to read more ]
Vietnamese Food in Nagoya
Aug 26, 2018 By Ray Proper
There are a fair number of places to eat Vietnamese food in Nagoya. Being from Seattle I have torn the...[ Click to read more ]
English Language Comedy in Tokyo
Aug 24, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Tokyo's thriving comedy scene offers a wide range of comedians performing around the city; in English! Below are a few...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Go on a Date in Kobe
Aug 22, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Whether looking to entertain on the first date or to have a memorable Valentine's evening with a long-term partner, Kobe...[ Click to read more ]
Specialty Gift and Souvenir Shops in Kobe
Aug 22, 2018 By Justin Hanus
There’s always room in the luggage for a trinket or two to bring home or give to friends as souvenirs...[ Click to read more ]
8 Most Popular Noodle Shops in the Kansai Region
Aug 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Ramen is one of the most iconic Japanese dishes the world over. Although it might not come with that luscious,...[ Click to read more ]
