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Kobe Love Port or the Minato Matsuri 2017

Jun 27, 2017 By

The Kobe Love Port (Minato Matsuri) is an annual festival held on Dainitotte (the 2nd Pier) east of Meriken Park close...[ Click to read more ]

Tomonoura: The Seaside Village of Wolverine and Miyazaki… and Medicinal Sake

Jun 26, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Summer has officially arrived and the beach and all things cool and refreshing are the flavours of the month. The...[ Click to read more ]

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Fruits of Your Labour: Fruit Picking in Hiroshima

Jun 26, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Summer is here and the weather is perfect for eating fresh fruit and fruit-related products. Sure, you can go to...[ Click to read more ]

Nagoya Octoberfest In July!

Jun 20, 2017 By Ray Proper

Yes, October Fest in July; why not? Drop by and sample German food, and BEER; lots and lots of German...[ Click to read more ]

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Rabbit Island: A Hop, Skip and a Jump from Hiroshima

Jun 19, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Chances are you aren’t familiar with the name Okunoshima, but if someone mentions its nickname, you’re almost certain to know...[ Click to read more ]

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Nagoya Auto Festival

Jun 10, 2017 By

If you are interested in cars, you may want to check out Nagoya Auto Festival, featuring newer, highly customized vehicles.  There...[ Click to read more ]

Family Fun at Nagoya’s Kodomo Land

May 31, 2017 By Bert Wishart

With the summer holidays fast approaching, its that time of the year when we start to think about how we...[ Click to read more ]

Ukiyo-e, The Japanese Art of Woodblock Painting

May 30, 2017 By Bert Wishart

When one thinks of Japanese artwork, there is a good chance that the picture above, or one very much like...[ Click to read more ]

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Sanno Matsuri, One of Tokyo’s Three Most Important Festivals

May 30, 2017 By Bert Wishart

When it comes to festivals (matsuri), nothing can quite beat Japan in the summer. Pretty much every town and city...[ Click to read more ]