International Festival of Extreme Sports
Mar 26, 2019 By Matt Mangham
For three days in April, downtown Hiroshima will take on a new vibe as crowds of breakdancers, freestyle BMX riders,...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Baseball – The Chunichi Dragons
Mar 26, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
When you think of Japanese sports, there is a good chance that a martial art comes to mind. However, if...[ Click to read more ]
Planning Your Visit to a Sumo-Beya
Mar 22, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Attending a match at a sumo tournament is just one way to experience real-life sumo. Another is to visit a...[ Click to read more ]
Good Places to Meet Expats in Kobe
Mar 22, 2019 By Justin Hanus
With around 44,000 foreign nationals living in the city, Kobe has a sizeable expat community that includes many Americans and...[ Click to read more ]
Interesting Facts About Kansai
Mar 22, 2019 By Justin Hanus
The second most populous region of Japan after Kanto, Kansai has been a historically important part of the country with...[ Click to read more ]
Great Bars in Kobe
Mar 22, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Kobe has a vibrant nightlife and bar scene that while perhaps not being as busy or diverse as nearby Osaka,...[ Click to read more ]
Why Visit the Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka
Mar 22, 2019 By Justin Hanus
It may seem like a strange concept to have an entire museum dedicated to instant ramen, but the Cup Noodles...[ Click to read more ]
Iwate’s Great Buddha of Morioka
Mar 22, 2019 By Jade Brischke
Nara has one 15m high, Kamakura has one 13m high, and the city of Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture,...[ Click to read more ]
Belgian Beer Weekend Nagoya
Mar 21, 2019 By Ray Proper
The famous Belgian Beer Weekend traditionally takes place the first weekend of September at the beautiful “Grand Place of Brussels."...[ Click to read more ]
Cherry Blossom Days in Japan
Mar 20, 2019 By Admin
Hanami, or "flower viewing," especially cherry blossoms, with friends and family is one of the best times to be...[ Click to read more ]
