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Castles, Shoguns and Family Fun on a Day Trip to Okazaki

Sep 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart

While the goings on in Aichi Prefecture are regularly dominated by the capital, long before the construction of Nagoya Castle,...[ Click to read more ]

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Yōkai, the Weird World of Japanese Spooks and Spectres

Sep 29, 2022 By Bert Wishart

Halloween is all about spooky stuff, right? There are various bone-chilling tales coming out of medieval Europe for its origins...[ Click to read more ]

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The Top Things to See Near Every Rail Station in Umeda

Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

As one of the central districts in Osaka, Umeda has not just one rail station but six. Knowing what you’ll...[ Click to read more ]

The Japanese Pearl Industry and Kobe Pearl Museum

Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Pearls have been used worldwide in jewelry and other accessories for centuries. People in ancient Japan would offer these so-called...[ Click to read more ]

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Outdoor Trip Ideas for the Adventurous in Hiroshima

Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Hiroshima is an ideal destination for anyone who loves adventurous sports and the great outdoors. There are a variety of...[ Click to read more ]

Fun Activities for Older People in Kansai

Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Japan has a rapidly aging society with a larger percentage of over-65s than anywhere else in the world. It’s no...[ Click to read more ]

Great Places for Beer in Hiroshima

Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

As someone remarked, you can't truly judge a place until you've tasted its beer. Like many other regions in Japan...[ Click to read more ]

Where to Learn Japanese in Hiroshima

Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

One of the first things you might want to do if you’ve relocated to Japan long-term is to start learning...[ Click to read more ]

Where to Learn Japanese in Kumamoto

Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Are you an expat who’s moved to Kumamoto prefecture, and your Japanese doesn’t extend beyond “konnichiwa” and “sayonara”? Then you...[ Click to read more ]

Expat Clubs in Kumamoto

Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

If you've moved to Kumamoto prefecture from overseas, you will likely be interested in making links with international and expat...[ Click to read more ]

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