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The Hiroshima Music Scene

Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Japan has a vibrant and diverse music culture and has provided the world with top-selling exports over the years such...[ Click to read more ]

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New Year Bike Rides in Kumamoto

Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Need to do a bit of exercise to shed those extra pounds gained during the holiday season? What better way...[ Click to read more ]

Ice Skating Rinks in Kanto

Dec 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

For most of us from colder climates, it is hard to imagine winter without ice skating. Luckily, many in the...[ Click to read more ]

What is Okonomiyaki and How Do You Eat It?

Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus

A classic dish in Hiroshima is okonomiyaki (there’s also a version from Osaka). It started gaining traction before World War...[ Click to read more ]

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Packing the Right Clothes for Kobe in the Winter

Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus

The weather varies greatly across Japan in the winter. Hokkaido is the coldest, with temperatures reaching as low as -11.4...[ Click to read more ]

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Top Places to Try Fugu in Hiroshima

Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Fugu (blowfish) is an important aspect of Japanese cuisine. In addition to its delicious taste, it gained its fame due...[ Click to read more ]

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Samurai Tourism in Kumamoto

Dec 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Kumamoto was historically an important samurai town, signs of which still exist today. In fact, there’s now an industry around...[ Click to read more ]

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Alternative Fitness Options in Nagoya

Dec 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart

So, over the holidays, you indulged until you were fit to burst. We've all been there. But now you've noticed...[ Click to read more ]

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Winter Food in Japan

Dec 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall

As an American, there are certain foods that I look forward to when things start getting chilly. Most of those...[ Click to read more ]

Cool Japan – How to Stay Warm in the Japanese Winter

Dec 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart

While winters in Japan’s more mountainous and northern regions get pretty chilly, here in Nagoya, temperatures rarely drop below zero....[ Click to read more ]

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