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Great Summer Walks in Hiroshima

May 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus

With summer fast approaching, what better way to appreciate the season than to head out for a nice walk, soak...[ Click to read more ]

Great Summer Walks in Kumamoto

May 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus

On the mountainous island of Kyushu in Kumamoto Prefecture lies one of the best scenic areas of Japan. Kumamoto is blessed...[ Click to read more ]

Visiting Rabbit Island in Hiroshima

May 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Just off the coast of Hiroshima is Okunoshima, more commonly called Rabbit Island. Although the island is small, it’s home...[ Click to read more ]

Artisan Coffee Shops in Tokyo

May 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall

It seems hard to believe, but there was once a time when finding a good cup of coffee in Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]

Character Street: Find Your Favorite Character

May 23, 2022 By Michael Stigall

One of the things people notice about Japan is that cartoon characters here are very popular. From Hello Kitty to...[ Click to read more ]

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Kyodai Market: Tokyo’s Latin American Market

May 23, 2022 By Michael Stigall

For a long time, the place to go for food from Latin America was a shop in Gotanda called Mundo...[ Click to read more ]

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All Aboard! The Special Trains of Kyushu

Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow

Japan is famous for its trains and their consistency. Foreign residents often remark that the trains are always neat and...[ Click to read more ]

Mix It Up! International Food in Hiroshima

Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow

Japanese food is fantastic; no arguments there. Yet, what was that old adage? Ah, right: Variety is the spice of...[ Click to read more ]

Kumamoto’s Farmland: Aso Milk Factory

Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow

In the north of Aso city is the Aso Milk Factory, where you can experience the delicious taste of locally...[ Click to read more ]

Cool, Calm and Caffeinated: Coffee in Hiroshima

Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow

Coffee. Without it, modern life may very well not be possible. Japan has long embraced caffeinated bean juice and offers...[ Click to read more ]