Its getting to that time of year again when the thermostat starts to rise and thoughts of beaches spring to...[ Click to read more ]
Chikusa is conveniently located just a 15-minute subway ride from the central business district in Nagoya City and is a...[ Click to read more ]
Before the world bought into the abstract concept of money - whereby a piece of metal or paper can stand...[ Click to read more ]
The city of Osaka is sheltered on the shores of Osaka Bay to the south and east by the...[ Click to read more ]
When I first arrived in Japan, I was somewhat disappointed by my perception of limited decent beer selections. It seemed that no...[ Click to read more ]
Some years ago, as those with youth and a seeming abundance of time on their hands tend to do, I...[ Click to read more ]
The sakura blossoms might have run their course, but for anyone around Osaka, a new flower season is just beginning...[ Click to read more ]
As if the incredible weather and the vibrant greens of springtime weren’t enough to get you out of the house,...[ Click to read more ]
Although the Kobe Matsuri is a relatively young street festival - it began in 1971 - the roots of the...[ Click to read more ]
If for some reason you are unable to make it to the Brazilian festival in Hisayaodori this month, there is no...[ Click to read more ]