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The Wheels Are Turning at Cycle Mode Ride Osaka

Feb 21, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Japan largely missed out on the first bicycle boom of the 1880s and 1890s but when the bicycle became hot...[ Click to read more ]

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All Aboard the Sushi Train in Hiroshima!

Feb 20, 2017 By Jade Brischke

Ah, sushi! Nothing says Japan more than these tasty morsels of fish on rice. High quality sushi may be out...[ Click to read more ]

Making ‘Memories’ in Hiroshima at Memories Live House

Feb 14, 2017 By Jade Brischke

If you're a child of the 50s or 60s or you just like the music, fashion and decor of that...[ Click to read more ]

Sweet on You – Getting Valentine’s Chocolates in Tokyo

Feb 14, 2017 By Bert Wishart

Back home things can get a little crazy around Valentine's Day. Grandiose displays of affection have become something of the norm,...[ Click to read more ]

Plum Blossom Viewing in Nagoya – Top Umemi Spots!

Jan 27, 2017 By Admin

Ume is not just half of an "umeshu," a Japanese liqueur made from unripe and green ume fruits. It is...[ Click to read more ]

Kobe’s International Cuisine Tour

Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Although Kobe’s Chinatown is a major international attractor to the city, Chinese isn’t the only cultural influence worth exploring in...[ Click to read more ]

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It’s Strawberry Harvest Season near Tokyo

Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Japan’s vivid changing seasons are not only beautiful to witness, but they can also be very delicious to taste! Throughout...[ Click to read more ]

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Kobe Takes the Lead In Japanese Fashion

Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

It was the late 1800s when promotionally minded French dress designers began hiring women to wear their latest creations to...[ Click to read more ]

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Ritualistic Ceremonies Could Be Your Cup of Tea in Kobe

Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

In Japan you can enjoy a cup of tea or you can immerse yourself in Japan's Way of Tea, a...[ Click to read more ]

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Land of the Rising Sun is No Mere Slogan

Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

The "Land of the Rising Sun" is not just a catchy marketing slogan drummed up by the Japan tourism bureau....[ Click to read more ]

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