Ebi Furai – Famous Nagoya Meibutsu
Oct 30, 2014 By Bert Wishart
When it comes to meibutsu, food associated with a particular region of Japan, Nagoya is probably best known for miso...[ Click to read more ]
Toy Shopping in Nagoya
Oct 28, 2014 By Bert Wishart
So November is here and, for the more prepared of you, that means its time to get the Christmas presents...[ Click to read more ]
Using Kerosene Heaters in Japan
Outside of Tokyo and other urban areas, central heating is not really a thing in Japan. High end properties will...[ Click to read more ]
English language bookshops in Tokyo
Oct 14, 2014 By Bert Wishart
With the advent of e-readers and smartphones, getting your hands on English language literature in Japan isn’t the challenge it...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Fairy Tales You Can Read with Your Children
Oct 14, 2014 By Bert Wishart
If you have children there is perhaps nothing more rewarding than reading them bedtime stories. But let’s face it, there...[ Click to read more ]
The Floating Mikoshi of Miya Festival
Sep 29, 2014 By Bert Wishart
Miya Festival 2014 The Miya Festival is held annually on the third or fourth Sunday of October in Gamagori, Aichi...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Grampus, your new favourite soccer team!
Sep 26, 2014 By Bert Wishart
As a Brit the autumn season always brings with it a palpable excitement for me. Despite the oncoming of the colder...[ Click to read more ]
Want to take part in a traditional Japanese festival?
Sep 26, 2014 By Bert Wishart
No matter where in Japan you go, there always seems to be some festival or another going on. They vary...[ Click to read more ]
Know your Shinto: rituals and behaviour at a Shinto shrine
Sep 08, 2014 By Bert Wishart
When sightseeing in Japan, some of the most popular and fascinating places to visit will be the many shrines devoted...[ Click to read more ]
Gyudon at Yoshinoya – Beef Bowls for Everybody!
Sep 02, 2014 By Ray Proper
“Gyudon,” a (beef bowl) belongs in the Japanese category of a donburi, or bowl dish. It is made with beef...[ Click to read more ]
