Riding Kansai’s Hello Kitty HARUKA
May 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
There is now an extra-fun way to reach Osaka and Kyoto from Kansai International Airport: the Hello Kitty HARUKA train....[ Click to read more ]
Checking out Tamamiya-cho, Gifu’s Most Eclectic Night Spot
Apr 30, 2024 By Bert Wishart
While Nagoya's nightlife hotspots of Sakae and Meieki have a lot to say for themselves, it could be argued that...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s All Go to the Keiba-jo! Where to See Horse Racing Near Nagoya
Apr 30, 2024 By Bert Wishart
Though it has much changed over the centuries, keiba [horse racing] in Japan is not merely a sport; it's a...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Oktoberfest 2024
Apr 30, 2024 By Michael Stigall
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Japan loves beer. So it's no surprise there's an Oktoberfest festival...[ Click to read more ]
Films Set in Kumamoto
Apr 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Lights! Camera! Action! Kumamoto is not the most well-known of Japanese prefectures but it has some fantastic settings for movies...[ Click to read more ]
Top Golfing Spots in Kansai
Apr 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus
With almost 2,500 golf courses, Japan is a top destination for golfers. Some of the best clubs are in Kansai,...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Go-Karts
Apr 30, 2024 By Michael Stigall
If you’ve been in Tokyo’s tourist areas for just a few hours, you might have caught a glimpse of a...[ Click to read more ]
Boat Trips in Hiroshima
Apr 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus
With six rivers and a bay leading out to the Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima prefecture offers ample opportunities for charming...[ Click to read more ]
Akechi Mitsuhide – The Chūbu Traitor Who Shaped Japan
Apr 30, 2024 By Bert Wishart
If you've been watching the epic Disney+ remake of Shōgun (and if you've not, you need to remedy that!) then...[ Click to read more ]
Yoyogi Park – Where The World Comes to Tokyo
Apr 30, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Situated south of Shinjuku, north of Shibuya and just west of Harajuku, the expanse of lush greenery, rolling hills and...[ Click to read more ]
