Trekking in the Kansai Region
Aug 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Exploring the flora, fauna and historical attractions of a new place is sometimes the best way to appreciate it. Some...[ Click to read more ]
Popular Landmarks and Buildings in Kobe
Aug 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Almost 150 years ago, Kobe opened its ports to the west and has since blossomed into a city of fusion...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Port Marine Fireworks Festival
Jul 30, 2018 By Admin
The “Kobe Port Marine Fireworks Festival” is a great way to spend a hot summer night in Kobe. As many...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Evening of Prayer and Peace in Hiroshima
Jul 30, 2018 By Matt Mangham
Let’s say you arrive in Hiroshima for the August 6th Peace Memorial Ceremony a day early. You don’t feel like...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima International Animation Festival 2018
Jul 30, 2018 By Matt Mangham
Both of my daughters have attended and enjoyed this wonderful local film festival for their entire lives. If you’re living...[ Click to read more ]
August 6th, Anniversary of the Bombing of Hiroshima
Jul 30, 2018 By Matt Mangham
The entire world knows what happened in Hiroshima on the morning of August 6th, 1945. Today, the events that occurred...[ Click to read more ]
Buying a Car & Driving in Kobe
Jul 30, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Having a car gives you a great way of traveling around Japan. Although the country has a very good public...[ Click to read more ]
Understanding Japan: What is Obon?
Jul 30, 2018 By Bert Wishart
For many foreigners working in Japan, Obon is a great time, as most companies close for a bit of a...[ Click to read more ]
Getting to Know You: Nagoya’s Endoji Street
Jul 30, 2018 By Bert Wishart
For so long the area of Osu has been considered Nagoya's district of cool, but for those in the know,...[ Click to read more ]
Aomori Prefecture’s Nebuta Festival
Jul 30, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Throughout July and August there are festivals all over Japan celebrating all manner of things - from the literal star-crossed...[ Click to read more ]
