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 ]
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 ]
Safe Driving Tips for Winter in Japan
Dec 20, 2016 By Jason Gatewood
Driving in Japan presents its own set of challenges, especially for those used to roads and traffic “back home.” The...[ Click to read more ]
Aichi Nagoya Yuki Festival
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
