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Japanese Language Schools in Nagoya

Apr 12, 2017 By Ray Proper

Studying Japanese is an excellent way to make your time in Japan more valuable and fun, in addition to improving...[ Click to read more ]

Live Action Ninja Show in Osaka

Mar 28, 2017 By

A ninja was a covert agent in feudal Japan who engaged in espionage, sabotage, infiltration, assassination and guerrilla warfare on a...[ Click to read more ]

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Welcome the Warmer Weather with 6 Natural Escapes in Kobe

Mar 27, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Situated between the sea and an impressive mountain range, Kobe boasts an array of stunning outdoor escapes located within and...[ Click to read more ]

Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers – a Great Baseball Rivalry

Mar 26, 2017 By Bert Wishart

When the Tokugawa Shogunate finally wrested political control from Osaka and moved the seat of power to Edo in 1615,...[ Click to read more ]

Japan: Where the Streets Have No Name

Mar 25, 2017 By Justin Hanus

When Bono was writing "Where the Streets Have No Names" for U2 he was speaking metaphorically about social injustice on...[ Click to read more ]

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Clam Gathering at Nishikinohama Beach Park

Mar 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Although this park is most famous for sea bathing and various water sport activities from July to August each year,...[ Click to read more ]

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Family Fun at Moricoro Park

Mar 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart

When one thinks of Nagoya's parks there is a good chance that either Tsuruma Koen in Showa-ku or Meijo Koen...[ Click to read more ]

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Get More Than Your Fill at Osaka’s International Festival UTAGE

Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

If you are going to be known as the capital of something in Japan, there aren't many better things than...[ Click to read more ]

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Top 5 Beer Gardens Across Japan

Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Springtime in Japan provides temperatures, sights, and events that make it nearly impossible to spend your days indoors. However, even...[ Click to read more ]

Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan

Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

With 73% of Japan’s land mass being mountains, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts certainly have their pick of gorgeous terrain to...[ Click to read more ]