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Get to the Point – Traditional Japanese Swordsmithery Near Nagoya

Oct 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart

According to historian and author Stephen Turnbull on the Netflix documentary The Age of Samurai, "the samurai's most iconic weapon...[ Click to read more ]

Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 5

Oct 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Whether you're fresh in town or are a piece of the local furniture, Nagoya is a city that continuously throws...[ Click to read more ]

Under the Sea at Miyajima Aquarium in Hiroshima

Oct 28, 2021 By Michael Stigall

Hiroshima is famous for having access to both the mountains and the ocean. As a result of this prime location,...[ Click to read more ]

Rabbit Island: A Hop, Skip and a Jump from Hiroshima

Oct 28, 2021 By Michael Stigall

You probably are unfamiliar with the name Okunoshima, but if someone mentions its nickname, you’re almost certain to know where...[ Click to read more ]

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Talk to the Animals at Asa Zoo in Hiroshima

Oct 28, 2021 By Michael Stigall

As summer turns to autumn, the idea of spending some time outdoors comes to mind as the temperature has finally...[ Click to read more ]

Dream Yosacoy Festival 2021

Oct 19, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Yosakoi dancing started in Kochi in Shikoku around 1954 as a way to celebrate postwar reconstruction, building spirit, and teamwork....[ Click to read more ]

Let’s Tour: Kamakura

Oct 19, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Despite being one of the most densely populated parts of the world, containing the capital city and Japan's most significant...[ Click to read more ]

Koyo, or Fall Colors in Hiroshima

Oct 15, 2021 By Bert Wishart

The Japanese are proud of the four distinct seasons that Japan offers and is very conscious of changing the seasons...[ Click to read more ]

Best Breakfast Spots in Tokyo

Oct 15, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

You might not know this, but Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list in 2013, meaning the cooking...[ Click to read more ]

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PASPY vs ICOCA: IC Cards in Hiroshima

Sep 29, 2021 By Michael Stigall

When people mention Japan, one of the first things they think of is the fast and efficient means of transportation...[ Click to read more ]