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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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Food Allergies in Japan

Jan 23, 2017 By

Dealing with food allergies can be a hassle anywhere, but it can be especially worrisome when trying to find something...[ Click to read more ]

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Getting Into the Spirit of Hiroshima’s Oyster Season

Jan 17, 2017 By Justin Hanus

As New Year’s well wishes fade from conversations across Japan, an unspoken but equally cheerful sentiment permeates the atmosphere of...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo Auto Salon 2017

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Not being a speed demon myself it is hard to relate to the fast and furious aesthetic, but I definitely...[ Click to read more ]

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