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 ]
Japan remains a nation with more of a tea culture than a coffee culture, but there is a growing fascination...[ Click to read more ]
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 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 ]
Nagoya often stands out for it distinctive cuisine. The traditional favorites like miso katsu and hitsumabushi usually come to mind...[ Click to read more ]
When moving to a new country, some things come over and some stay behind. Spouse and kids? Probably coming along....[ Click to read more ]
No one wants to be part of a disaster, but if you have to, Japan is one of the best...[ Click to read more ]
According to the latest weather reports, us Tokyo residents will be experiencing high temperatures until October. While we are basically...[ Click to read more ]
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 the language can be the quickest way to integrate into the culture when you move to a new country....[ Click to read more ]