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 ]
It is important to start this conversation with the caveat that the contents of YOUR housing contract may be significantly...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
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 ]
The ubiquitous conbini that you look to whenever you need to buy a beer, dish soap, hot meal, or even...[ Click to read more ]
A visit to Japan won’t be complete without a trip to the one of the most famous natural beauties in...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe’s Chinatown also widely known as Nankin-machi is one of the three Chinatowns in Japan. Its popular name comes from...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is a melting pot of several religions in the East. There are religions that have immigrated from different parts...[ Click to read more ]
A lot of people love going to the beach because as they say, they need a dose of vitamin sea....[ Click to read more ]
Ask almost any expat who has lived here for at least a year or so, “what are some difficult things...[ Click to read more ]