Disposal of Large Garbage and Electrical Items in Tokyo
First, contact your ward’s disposal office to make a reservation for the collection of your items. Please note that there will...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Auto Festival
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 ]
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 ]
Hydrangea Walk in the Kobe City Forest Botanical Garden
May 25, 2017 By Admin
The Kobe City Forest Botanical Garden, is a massive botanical garden and arboretum located near Mount Maya in Kobe, Japan. Despite...[ Click to read more ]
Reach for the stars at Hiroshima’s Planetarium
May 23, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Although the stars may be a little hard to see sometimes in the city with all the lights, you don’t...[ Click to read more ]
Toukasan Festival: Hiroshima’s Official Start of Summer
May 23, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Toukasan (とうかさん) is not only the biggest festival in Hiroshima, but also one of the oldest of the summer festivals...[ Click to read more ]
Lake Biwa Summer Adventures
May 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
As the largest freshwater lake in all of Japan, Lake Biwa is no stranger to tourism. Especially as the weather...[ Click to read more ]
Take a Dip in Nara’s Water Holes this Summer
May 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Looking to get outside as the summer season heats up? Although there are many places throughout Kansai to explore, checking...[ Click to read more ]
