In many parts of the world, it can be difficult to find vegetarian options — but Kumamoto is not one...[ Click to read more ]
For more than two decades, Hiroshima has held Dreamination every winter. Downtown is transformed with around 500 figures and tunnels...[ Click to read more ]
A local craft you’ll only see in Kumamoto is Higo Zogan. It involves engraving an iron base with a design...[ Click to read more ]
As sure as you'll find vending machines, convenience stores, and a small shrine in the average Japanese neighborhood, you'll find...[ Click to read more ]
One of the three main cities in the Kansai region, Kobe has good transport links that can get you around...[ Click to read more ]
There are so many great things about living in Japan, but for me one of the best is the plethora...[ Click to read more ]
A few years ago, I noticed on social media that my friend, Iain Maloney, had developed an obsession with lighthouses....[ Click to read more ]
The metropolis is a great place to live, but the space available isn't always great. Being constantly surrounded by buildings...[ Click to read more ]
To pay the expressway tolls in Japan, it helps to have an Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) card. This allows you...[ Click to read more ]
Welcoming a child into your home is a joyous occasion, but it also requires a shift in perspective. Suddenly, seemingly...[ Click to read more ]