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A ‘Pizza’ the action – Authentic Italian Pizza in Nagoya

Dec 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart

While Japan is well known for its glorious food, no matter how much you love sushi, tempura, or shabushabu, there...[ Click to read more ]

Countryside Hospitality Just a Drive Away from Hiroshima

Dec 26, 2016 By Jade Brischke

Until this year I had never heard of Ohnan Town and even now when I mention the name to local Japanese...[ Click to read more ]

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In Hiroshima, Owl you Need is Coffee!

Dec 22, 2016 By Jade Brischke

If you’ve exhausted all the cat cafes in Hiroshima and you’re looking for something new, why not head to the...[ Click to read more ]

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Take an Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

Dec 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus

One of the most memorable and exciting aspects of traveling or living among a different culture is exploring the cuisine....[ Click to read more ]

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New Year’s Celebrations in Osaka: Ring in the Good Luck 2017

Dec 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus

Winter fun seeking in Osaka is an invigorating blend of the traditional and the modern. Consider the age-old practice of...[ Click to read more ]

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No Bad Apples in the Bunch – Fruit as a Status Symbol in Japan

Dec 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus

There are quite a few things that evoke the saying, "Only in Japan." Fruit as a status symbol is one....[ Click to read more ]

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Aichi Nagoya Yuki Festival

Dec 20, 2016 By

The Aichi Nagoya Snow Festival is 2000 tons of snow imported from Nagano and Gifu on an annual basis for...[ Click to read more ]

Japan’s Winter Food

Dec 14, 2016 By Bert Wishart

[caption id="attachment_31602" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Oden, a Japanese winter favorite[/caption] As a Brit, I am used to winters being cold, wet...[ Click to read more ]