Understanding Japan: The Tanabata “Star Festival”
Jul 08, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
Tanabata, also known as the 'Star Festival', is a popular summer event celebrated all over Japan. As the festival's name...[ Click to read more ]
Great Japan Beer Festival Nagoya
Jul 03, 2019 By Admin
When I first arrived in Japan, I was somewhat disappointed by the perceived paucity of decent beer selections. It seemed...[ Click to read more ]
Nippon Domannaka Matsuri in Nagoya
Jul 02, 2019 By Ray Proper
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 ]
Why is Bubble Tea Suddenly Popular in Japan?
Jun 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
The first time I tasted tapioca pearls in milk tea was as a teenager in the mid-1990’s while checking out...[ Click to read more ]
The Tokyo Fire Museum
Jun 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Tokyo’s massive amount of people and buildings packed into the smallest area imaginable has always left me with more than...[ Click to read more ]
How to Deal with Traffic Stops in Japan
Jun 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
If you choose to drive in Japan, at some point you will have to interact with the police; whether it’s...[ Click to read more ]
Fukuyama, the Gem of East Hiroshima Gem
Jun 28, 2019 By Hugh Cann
Only a 30-minute bullet train ride or a 90-minute drive from Hiroshima, Fukuyama City has many gems and a big...[ Click to read more ]
A History of Hiroshima’s Soul-Food, Okonomiyaki
Jun 28, 2019 By Hugh Cann
Okonomiyaki (o-konomi-yaki) is often described as a Japanese savory pancake made from a variety of ingredients that includes shredded cabbage,...[ Click to read more ]
Cooling off with a Dip – Summer Swimming in Hiroshima
Jun 28, 2019 By Hugh Cann
Hiroshima is known for many things, but in summer it is known for humidity, and if not accustomed, the heat...[ Click to read more ]
Best Beaches in Kobe
Jun 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is a vibrant city famous for its beef, port, lush parks, and of course, Mount Rokko. What's not so...[ Click to read more ]
