Christmas in Kansai
Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Not being a predominantly Christian country, Japan doesn’t celebrate Christmas with quite the same fervour as people in the US,...[ Click to read more ]
Popular All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in Kobe
Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Food is always part of travelling and venturing into new places. Even if you’re not a big foodie, sampling new...[ Click to read more ]
Christmas in Kumamoto
Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
There are many ways expats feeling homesick for Christmas can get into the festive spirit in Kumamoto. Although Christmas is...[ Click to read more ]
Hatsumode in Hiroshima – Shrines to Visit for New Years and the Tondo Festival
Nov 29, 2024 By Hugh Cann
There are two main traditions marking the beginning of the new year in Hiroshima. Hatsumōde is the first visit of...[ Click to read more ]
New Year Celebrations in Kansai
Nov 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
New Year (Shogatsu) is a time for big celebration in Japan. Seen as a period of cleansing and renewal as...[ Click to read more ]
Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper, and Lights in Nagoya
Nov 29, 2024 By Ray Proper
Holidays in Japan are bright and colorful affairs, and Nagoya is no exception to this rule. If you are looking for...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Illumination in Nagoya
Nov 28, 2024 By Ray Proper
Christmas Day in Japan is just another working day, for the most part. The most exciting facet of the Christmas...[ Click to read more ]
A Driving Obsession – Where to Play Golf in Hiroshima
Nov 28, 2024 By Hugh Cann
The history of golf in Japan stretches back more than a century. The country’s first golf club was established in...[ Click to read more ]
Great Shrines for Hatsumode in Kumamoto
Nov 27, 2024 By Justin Hanus
The turn of the year is holiday time in Japan. People are off work to celebrate the New Year with...[ Click to read more ]
Snow is Here, Get Your Gear: Ski and Snowboard Shops in Nagoya
Nov 27, 2024 By Bert Wishart
As an avid cyclist who rides daily for their commute, I tend to fear the winter months. Nothing does for...[ Click to read more ]
