Staying in shape in a big city like Tokyo can be a chore sometimes. I myself am a big fan...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya meshi [cuisine] is known for its rambunctious flavors, typified Taiwan Ramen, ankake pasta, and by the red miso that...[ Click to read more ]
When you think of Japanese sports, there is a good chance that a martial art comes to mind. However, Japan...[ Click to read more ]
The Nippon Domannaka Matsuri, commonly called Domatsuri, is the largest dance festival in the Nagoya/Chubu region and involves dancers from all over...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s massive number of people and buildings packed into the smallest area imaginable has always left me with more than...[ Click to read more ]
A good many visitors to Japan have been known to utter out loud, “There sure are a lot of trains...[ Click to read more ]
As the summer heat rises, retiring to your air-conditioned room with your necktie fan on full blast is tempting. However,...[ Click to read more ]
As the former capital of Japan, Kyoto is a huge city with plenty of things to see, but sometimes you...[ Click to read more ]
With so many picturesque waterways spread across the region, Kansai is the perfect Japanese location for a boat trip. Whether...[ Click to read more ]
Picking fresh fruit is a popular – and refreshing – pastime in Japan. In the Kansai region, there are many...[ Click to read more ]