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Japanese Public Libraries for the Non-Japanese Reader

Apr 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall

After a while, you’ll notice the sheer amount of bookstores and reading materials there seem to be in Japan. While...[ Click to read more ]

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Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum

Apr 22, 2022 By Jason Gatewood

Whether you only know about ramen in its instant, cup-o-noodles variety or are a true fan who can tell the...[ Click to read more ]

Super Bar DJs – Nagoya’s Coolest DJ Events

Mar 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart

If, like Edwin Starr, you like the sound of funky music (and that it sho nuff turns you on) then...[ Click to read more ]

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Might As Well Jump: Get Air in Hiroshima

Mar 31, 2022 By William Farrow

Spring is here, and it is tempting to be out all day, but what if you need a little spring...[ Click to read more ]

Take Your Pick: Hiroshima’s Kajitsu no Mori

Mar 31, 2022 By William Farrow

With spring comes renewed greenery across the land, and a season full of outdoor activities has begun. Today, we will...[ Click to read more ]

All up in Your Grill – Discover Nagoya’s Teppanyaki Restaurants

Mar 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart

Teppanyaki, the style of cooking famed for its extravagant chefs slicing and dicing meat on a griddle, is believed by...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Zoos

Mar 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall

As spring thankfully arrives, it's time to abandon the confines of the indoors and embrace the glorious outdoors before that...[ Click to read more ]

Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan

Mar 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall

With 73% of Japan's landmass being mountains, there's plenty of selection for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. There is absolutely gorgeous...[ Click to read more ]

Golfing Around Tokyo

Mar 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Being so filled with people, one could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo is not the best place to spoil...[ Click to read more ]

Buy Fresh, Eat Healthy, Cook Simple – The Farmers’ Market in Kobe’s Tarumi Fishing Port

Mar 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Only about 20% of the land in Japan is suitable for growing crops. Even so, most of the country's population...[ Click to read more ]