Hiking, Walking and Biking Nagano: Nagano City
Mystical Forests, Ninja Adventures, WWII Tunnels and Mountains Galore Many Japanese associate Nagano City with the iconic Zenkoji Temple, home...[ Click to read more ]
Sushi Dokoro Shiki in Tokyo’s Ginza District
Jun 16, 2014 By Ray Proper
Sushi Dokoro Shiki - すし処 志喜 in Tokyo's Ginza District is a surprisingly good and affordable treasure. They specialize in "course menu" sushi...[ Click to read more ]
Golfing in and around Tokyo
Jun 12, 2014 By Bert Wishart
Being packed, seemingly shoulder-to-shoulder, with people you could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo is not the best place to,...[ Click to read more ]
10 Things You Shouldn’t do with Chopsticks in Japan
Jun 12, 2014 By Ray Proper
No idea where I learned how to use them, but somehow I have become quite adept at manipulating these little...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Recipes in English
Jun 10, 2014 By Ray Proper
Cookpad This app features the best Japanese recipes from the largest cooking community in Japan. Long popular in its native Japanese...[ Click to read more ]
Oasis 21- A Spaceship in Sakae
May 25, 2014 By Ray Proper
Most people who visit Sakae have been to Oasis 21 (Sakae Station, head towards the bus terminal!), but you may...[ Click to read more ]
Pet Boarding and Pet Sitters in Nagoya
May 15, 2014 By Ray Proper
June, If you are heading out on vacation you will need someone to watch over your "other kids;" the dog...[ Click to read more ]
Asahi Brewery in Nagoya
Apr 28, 2014 By Bert Wishart
When it comes to alcoholic beverages, the Japanese are most proud of its sake and rightly so. However, while sake...[ Click to read more ]
Importing Pets into Nagoya
Apr 08, 2014 By Ray Proper
When relocating to Japan you may find yourself unable to give up your family pet for the duration of your...[ Click to read more ]
Playing Sports in Nagoya – Go Play Outside!
Mar 30, 2014 By Ray Proper
Playing sports regularly goes a long way towards maintaining your physical and mental well-being. Especially while living far from home...[ Click to read more ]
