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Hyogo’s Ashiya City Garbage Bag Changes 2023

Apr 28, 2023 By William Farrow

Residents of Ashiya City in Hyogo Prefecture should be aware that the rules regarding garbage bags will change in October...[ Click to read more ]

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Exploring the Sacred Mountains of Kansai

Apr 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Mountains are sacred places in many cultures for reasons ranging from the inspirational views from the summits and their impressive...[ Click to read more ]

The Hunt is Afoot! Clam Hunting with the Kids in Mikawa Bay near Nagoya

Apr 28, 2023 By Bert Wishart

Clam hunting is a fun and educational activity that kids and adults alike can enjoy, especially in the beautiful Mikawa...[ Click to read more ]

KidZania Tokyo – A Place for Kids to Explore the Future

Apr 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall

What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you spend hours playing doctors and nurses? Did you...[ Click to read more ]

Chilling and Grilling In Tokyo

Apr 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall

It's almost time for grilling. Grilling in Japan isn't the same as back home, but it gets the job done....[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Best Ice Cream Shops

Apr 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

Spring is upon us. It is one of the best times of the year since it is neither too hot...[ Click to read more ]

Studio Ghibli – Sharing Japanese Culture with your Kids

Apr 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart

With a tradition going back centuries, Japanese animation, known better as anime, is perhaps one of the country's greatest cultural...[ Click to read more ]

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Kites and Nights at the Hamamatsu Festival

Apr 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart

As fun as most Japanese festivals can be, do you ever get the impression that they start winding down just...[ Click to read more ]

Shukkeien Garden: Hiroshima’s Perfect Traditional Garden

Apr 21, 2023 By Justin Hanus

At the heart of Hiroshima is Shukkeien — a traditional garden whose name means “shrunken scenery.” Not only is the...[ Click to read more ]

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Summer Days Out in Kansai

Apr 21, 2023 By Justin Hanus

You can find a wealth of things to do during the summer months across the Kansai region. It’s known for...[ Click to read more ]