Where to Go Fishing in Kobe
Feb 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
With fish being such a major part of the Japanese diet, it should be no surprise that there are plenty...[ Click to read more ]
All About the Kansai Dialect
Feb 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Although we often talk about Japanese as if it were a single language, numerous dialects are spoken around the country....[ Click to read more ]
Getting Away in Japan: Tottori
Feb 28, 2022 By Bert Wishart
On the Sea of Japan, Tottori Prefecture is something of an anomaly in that it abounds with natural beauty, is...[ Click to read more ]
English language bookshops in Tokyo
Feb 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
With the advent of e-readers and smartphones, getting your hands on English language literature in Japan isn’t the challenge it...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Train Passes in Japan (For Residents)
Feb 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Many people know of the exceptional value of a Japan Rail Pass, which allows tourists to ride the train systems...[ Click to read more ]
Kid Friendly Activities in Tokyo
Feb 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Tokyo is big, really big. One significant upside to its massive size is that there is something for everyone to...[ Click to read more ]
Finger Lickin’ Chicken on Sticks – Nagoya’s Best Yakitori Restaurants
Feb 28, 2022 By Bert Wishart
When you think about Japanese food, it is probably sushi that most readily comes to mind, followed by rice and...[ Click to read more ]
I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Sera Winery and Yume Park
Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow
As the chills of winter give way and the warmth of spring begins to return to Japan, people find themselves...[ Click to read more ]
Some Pep(per) in Your Step: Spice in Hiroshima
Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow
After being in Japan for a while, foreign residents often opine that the local food culture does not offer options...[ Click to read more ]
Looking for Snacks? Leaf it to Me!
Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow
In Japanese, the word momiji usually refers to the leaves of the maple trees in Japan. A popular symbol representing autumn,...[ Click to read more ]
