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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 ]

Family Winter Sports Guide to Tokyo and Yokohama

Dec 14, 2016 By Ray Proper

Besides skiing and snowboarding, there are a variety of family  friendly options to get outside and active this winter.  From...[ Click to read more ]

Milk, Milk, Milk – Buying Milk in Japan

Dec 07, 2016 By First Admin

Of course finding what you like is a matter of buy and try, but there are a few words that...[ Click to read more ]

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Nakanoshima River Cruise in Osaka

Nov 28, 2016 By Justin Hanus

Located between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers, the island of Nakanoshima is a gorgeous sight to behold any time of...[ Click to read more ]

Brewery Tours in Nagoya

Nov 22, 2016 By Bert Wishart

When it comes to alcoholic beverages, the Japanese are most proud of their sake and rightly so. However, while sake...[ Click to read more ]

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Getting Dramatic – Kabuki in Tokyo

Nov 19, 2016 By Bert Wishart

When one thinks of Japanese high art, alongside haiku, ukiyo-e, and the movies of Yasujiro Ozu, kabuki is most probably one...[ Click to read more ]

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