White Day in Japan – Chocolate, Love and Obligation
In Japan, the "Craziness of Valentine’s Day" falls mainly on women. In fact, unlike most countries of which I am aware,...[ Click to read more ]
The Firewalkers Of Mount Takao
Feb 22, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
Japan is steeped in many a legendary tale filled with feats of wonder and tests of courage and wit. From...[ Click to read more ]
Mother’s Farm: Mountaintop Petting Zoo and More in Chiba Prefecture
Feb 21, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
Ok, that may have been a bit of an over-simplification. Mother Farm (マザー牧場) is an expansive working entertainment farm that...[ Click to read more ]
Sample Food From All 47 Prefectures Of Japan in Tokyo!
Feb 21, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
It’s impossible. Even in my almost 2 decades of traveling all over Japan, I have yet to hit the magic...[ Click to read more ]
How to “Spring Clean” Your Japanese House
Feb 21, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
You may have noticed not needing to crank the heater up as much, or seeing a bit more light in...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima Toyo Carp Baseball
Feb 21, 2018 By Matt Mangham
Baseball in Japan Nippon Professional Baseball (playing a role similar to the USA’s MLB) consists of two leagues, the Central...[ Click to read more ]
Hinamatsuri, or the Doll’s Festival in Hiroshima
Feb 21, 2018 By Matt Mangham
“Hinamatsuri,” also called Girl’s Day or the Doll’s Festival, is a day that will either charm you or leave you...[ Click to read more ]
Hey Joe – Nagoya’s Best Coffee Shops
Feb 21, 2018 By Mark Guthrie
While stereotype would have it that the Japanese are all nothing but green tea fiends, if you just look around...[ Click to read more ]
Komaki Air Base Open Base
Do you know how it feels to perform death defying stunts in the air, to have the power of some...[ Click to read more ]
Communicating at a Japanese Hair Salon: How to Get the Hairstyle You Want
The following is an excerpt from an excellent article on "communicating at a Japanese hair salon: how to get the...[ Click to read more ]
