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Experiencing the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, Japan’s Engineering Marvel

Jul 25, 2016 By Justin Hanus

In a world where construction projects grow higher, longer and bigger by the day, the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is practically a...[ Click to read more ]

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Outdoor Pools Around Tokyo

Jul 23, 2016 By Bert Wishart

As you are probably by now only too well aware, summer certainly swelters here in Japan. This of course brings...[ Click to read more ]

Cheers to Summer in Hiroshima… and Miyajima Beer!

Jul 22, 2016 By Jade Brischke

Summer in Hiroshima means fireworks, summer festivals and beer. Granted there are many wonderful beer gardens to relax at on...[ Click to read more ]

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The National Treasures that Roam through Nara Park

Jul 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus

Pigs are sacred in Egypt. Cattle are sacred in India. Goats are sacred in Syria. Elephants are sacred in Thailand....[ Click to read more ]

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Koshien – Where Japanese Culture Plays Out Before Your Eyes

Jul 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus

"Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can...[ Click to read more ]

Toyohashi Gion Festival

Jul 14, 2016 By Ray Proper

If you are looking to get a festival in, it is on and popping in Toyohashi City on July 16th! The Toyohashi...[ Click to read more ]

Outdoor Swimming Pools in Nagoya

Jun 30, 2016 By Bert Wishart

This summer, as the heat starts to rise and perhaps the kids start complaining of nothing to do in the...[ Click to read more ]

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El Zocalo Burrito in Osaka

Jun 29, 2016 By

I have it on good authority that El Zocalo Burrito in Osaka is all the burrito you will ever need....[ Click to read more ]

The Japanese Whisky Paradox: Little Known and Widely Admired

Jun 25, 2016 By Justin Hanus

If you have lived most of your life outside Japan you might not be familiar with Japanese whisky. Although the...[ Click to read more ]

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