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Koyo, or Fall Colors in Nagoya

Sep 27, 2024 By Ray Proper

The Japanese are very conscious of the seasons changing around them, often celebrating little, or not so little, milestones between...[ Click to read more ]

Halloween in Kansai

Sep 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Halloween has grown in popularity in Japan in the 21st century ever since Tokyo Disneyland hosted a big Halloween party...[ Click to read more ]

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Halloween in Hiroshima

Sep 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Halloween is one of the popular western celebrations that Japan has embraced in recent years, in part due to the...[ Click to read more ]

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How to Experience Kansai Without a Yen in Your Pocket

Sep 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

The Kansai region has many great attractions well-known across Japan. However, these often come at a price and you can...[ Click to read more ]

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A Wax a Day Keeps the Hair Away! Waxing in Hiroshima

Sep 26, 2024 By Jade Brischke

Western women (and some men) who are used to having easy access to beauty salons that specialize in waxing are...[ Click to read more ]

Halloween in Kumamoto

Sep 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Halloween isn’t as big a deal in Japan as it is in the U.S., meaning you won’t see places filled...[ Click to read more ]

The Perfect Place for Coffee in Hiroshima

Aug 30, 2024 By Jade Brischke

Japan remains a nation with more of a tea culture than a coffee culture, but there is a growing fascination...[ Click to read more ]

Family Days Out in Kumamoto

Aug 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Located in the north of Japan’s Kyushu region, Kumamoto prefecture has a rich culture and plenty of affordable attractions if...[ Click to read more ]

For the Chicken Hearted: Nagoya’s Karaage Places

Aug 30, 2024 By William Farrow

For me, the one particular meat that is done so differently here and yet done so right would have to be chicken. The...[ Click to read more ]

Getting Your Daily Bread – Bakeries in Nagoya

Aug 30, 2024 By William Farrow

Nagoya often stands out for it distinctive cuisine. The traditional favorites like miso katsu and hitsumabushi usually come to mind...[ Click to read more ]

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