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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 ]

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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 ]

Setsubun: The Bean-Throwing Festival

Jan 27, 2022 By Justin Hanus

In the old Japanese calendar, spring arrived at the beginning of February. Setsubun, which means "seasonal division," commemorates the end...[ Click to read more ]

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Top Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Kansai

Jan 27, 2022 By Justin Hanus

You're in luck if you are in Kansai over Valentine's Day. The region may not be known for being among...[ Click to read more ]

Get Your Motor Runnin’: The Hiroshima Toyopet Mobility Park

Jan 27, 2022 By William Farrow

As a leader in exporting cars and vehicles worldwide, Japan is obsessed with cars of all shapes and sizes down...[ Click to read more ]

I’m Board Stiff! Board Games to Cure Boredom in Hiroshima

Jan 27, 2022 By William Farrow

Japan offers a host of outdoor activities that make us feel wonder, introspection, and excitement. But what can you do...[ Click to read more ]

Setsubun Festivals in Nagoya 2022

Jan 25, 2022 By Ray Proper

Setsubun, or "That Bean-Throwing Festival," celebrates the beginning of spring in Japan. Celebrated yearly on February 3 as part of...[ Click to read more ]