New Year is an important time in Japan, but things are celebrated differently here than back home. You are undoubtedly...[ Click to read more ]
Skiing might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of tourist attractions in Japan. However,...[ Click to read more ]
Perhaps one of the first things you realized about domestic life in Japan was that everything you knew about laundry...[ Click to read more ]
When traveling to another country, laws can radically differ from your home country. This is especially true in Japan concerning...[ Click to read more ]
One of the most famous neighborhoods in Osaka is Shinsaibashi. Although it’s primarily a shopping neighborhood, it’s also a great...[ Click to read more ]
The Peace Memorial Park is not only the most visited site in Hiroshima but also one of the most important...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima has plenty of local cuisines, but okonomiyaki stands out as the city's specialty. The dish consists of a batter...[ Click to read more ]
Expats in Hiroshima can get into the festive spirit in the city as Christmas approaches. Although it’s not an official...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
As we fast approach the holiday season, here are a few ways expats feeling homesick for Christmas can get into...[ Click to read more ]