Hisayaodori Park in the Heart of Nagoya
May 22, 2012 By Ray Proper
Sakae’s Hisayaodori Park is a very nice urban park that features events on weekends; if the weather is good, nearly...[ Click to read more ]
A Basic Guide to Japanese Apartments in Nagoya
Apr 12, 2012 By Ray Proper
To start with, apartments in Japan are measured in “Jo”. Jo uses the size of one tatami mat, the traditional...[ Click to read more ]
German Food in Nagoya
Mar 12, 2012 By Ray Proper
There are not many places in Nagoya to eat German food, but you can find some of the ingredients. By...[ Click to read more ]
Making Yose Nabe – Recipe
Mar 01, 2012 By Ray Proper
Yose Nabe is a simple hot pot dish. The ingredients are flexible, but the first four are basically required in...[ Click to read more ]
Sakae: The Beating Heart of Nagoya, Japan
Feb 15, 2012 By Ray Proper
Sakae (栄) is located in Aichi, Nagoya, Naka-ku. Sakae is arguably the main entertainment area of Nagoya, and the hub...[ Click to read more ]
English Alcoholics Anonymous in Nagoya
Feb 02, 2012 By Ray Proper
Japan is a drinking country. You do not have to be here very long before you see your first salary...[ Click to read more ]
Making Gyudon at Home!
Oct 23, 2011 By Ray Proper
Live in a Japan for any longer than about a day and you will run smack into Yoshinoya, or some...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s Largest Freshwater Aquarium – Aquatotto Gifu
Oct 17, 2011 By Ray Proper
Water Eco Park is Japan’s largest freshwater aquarium. The aquarium is a part of the Kiso River Water Park in...[ Click to read more ]
Yakitori – Grilled Chicken on a Stick. It’s good!
Oct 07, 2011 By Ray Proper
Yakitori in a nutshell: kill chicken, put on stick, grill over fire, and eat. The world at large suffers a...[ Click to read more ]
Autumn’s Treat – Matsutake Mushrooms
Sep 26, 2011 By Ray Proper
Just about everyone has seen these mushrooms in the supermarket; these are not the grown on top of a bottle...[ Click to read more ]
