Riding the Rails: Train Passes for Foreign Residents
Aug 30, 2022 By Michael Stigall
We’ve discussed Japan’s rail passes before, including most recently reviewing the options available for Kanto residents, but what about if...[ Click to read more ]
Upgrade Your Suica to Mobile Suica
Aug 30, 2022 By Michael Stigall
There was a time when finding one’s way around Japan’s rail lines required extraordinary effort, determination, and a bit of...[ Click to read more ]
Grab a Slice! Pizza in Tokyo
Aug 30, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Pizza in Japan comes in many novel and exciting forms. There is your standard pizza from the bakery of all...[ Click to read more ]
International Supermarkets in Nagoya
Aug 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Japanese food is famous, and we are perhaps lucky to live in a country in which the cuisine holds such...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Dragon – Akira Toriyama, Creator of Dragon Ball
Jul 29, 2022 By Bert Wishart
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Japan? Sushi? Oh, okay, how about the second...[ Click to read more ]
What to See on a Bike Trip Along the Shimanami Kaido
Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
If you’re a bicyclist, you must take the Shimanami Kaido route!”. It runs from Onomichi in Hiroshima to Imabari in...[ Click to read more ]
The History of Kumamoto Castle
Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
There are many castles throughout Japan, but Kumamoto Castle has a particularly rich history. In addition, it is one of...[ Click to read more ]
Sampling Organic Farm-Fresh Produce in Kumamoto
Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
South of Mount Aso is a town in Kumamoto called Yamato. Although it’s relatively unknown as a tourist destination, it’s...[ Click to read more ]
Why You Need to Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
The Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima opened a decade after the atomic bomb destroyed almost the entire city on August...[ Click to read more ]
The Most Delicious Treats from Wakayama
Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
If you like to choose destinations to visit based on new foods to try, Wakayama should be near the top...[ Click to read more ]
