You may recall that, back in July, we posted about the Gujo Hachiman Bon Odori festival, a four day extravaganza...[ Click to read more ]
Of all the things that Japan has given the world karaoke may be the most fun. It was Kobe's own...[ Click to read more ]
In the Christian world this is the time of the year for All Souls' Day when the memories of the...[ Click to read more ]
On January 17, 1995, the Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe and over 6,000 people lost their lives. In the aftermath...[ Click to read more ]
People have been fascinated by spotting aircraft ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright bumped a fabric-covered airplane into the sky...[ Click to read more ]
Tourists flock from around the globe to eat Kobe’s famous beef. But you’re a local now, and you’ve been there,...[ Click to read more ]
Around the world traditional Japanese carpentry and craftsmanship is revered for its precision and quality. In 1984 the Takenaka Corporation,...[ Click to read more ]
In 2001 'Fratelli Paradiso opened the doors in Potts Point, Sydney, Australia, where it is a staple of the Sydney food...[ Click to read more ]
In Japan, maintenance responsibilities of a leased property are split between the landlord and the tenant. The landlord is generally...[ Click to read more ]
Like most airports in Japan, Hiroshima Airport is no different in that it’s located in the middle of nowhere. Unlike...[ Click to read more ]