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Halloween in Kumamoto

Sep 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Halloween isn’t as big a deal in Japan as it is in the U.S., meaning you won’t see places filled...[ Click to read more ]

The Perfect Place for Coffee in Hiroshima

Aug 30, 2024 By Jade Brischke

Japan remains a nation with more of a tea culture than a coffee culture, but there is a growing fascination...[ Click to read more ]

Family Days Out in Kumamoto

Aug 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Located in the north of Japan’s Kyushu region, Kumamoto prefecture has a rich culture and plenty of affordable attractions if...[ Click to read more ]

For the Chicken Hearted: Nagoya’s Karaage Places

Aug 30, 2024 By William Farrow

For me, the one particular meat that is done so differently here and yet done so right would have to be chicken. The...[ Click to read more ]

Getting Your Daily Bread – Bakeries in Nagoya

Aug 30, 2024 By William Farrow

Nagoya often stands out for it distinctive cuisine. The traditional favorites like miso katsu and hitsumabushi usually come to mind...[ Click to read more ]

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Buying Furniture in Nagoya

Aug 30, 2024 By William Farrow

When moving to a new country, some things come over and some stay behind. Spouse and kids? Probably coming along....[ Click to read more ]

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Beating the Heat at Tokyo’s Waterparks

Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall

According to the latest weather reports, us Tokyo residents will be experiencing high temperatures until October. While we are basically...[ Click to read more ]

Learn All About Tokyo’s Most Famous Artist at the Sumida Hokusai Museum

Aug 28, 2024 By Michael Stigall

It sometimes can be a bit surprising  to learn that at one point in time the busiest parts of Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]

Learning Japanese in Kansai

Aug 28, 2024 By Justin Hanus

Learning the language can be the quickest way to integrate into the culture when you move to a new country....[ Click to read more ]

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