Setsubun Festivals in Nagoya 2022
Jan 25, 2022 By Ray Proper
Setsubun, or "That Bean-Throwing Festival," celebrates the beginning of spring in Japan. Celebrated yearly on February 3 as part of...[ Click to read more ]
Get Your Groove On! A Thrifty Guide to Buying Guitars in Japan
Jan 24, 2022 By William Farrow
For those who love to hit, pluck, strike or strum their instrument of choice, moving to Japan can provide a...[ Click to read more ]
Climbing the Walls – Bouldering in Tokyo
Jan 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall
I doubt that there is a single kid in the western world and a few from other places in the...[ Click to read more ]
Spring Pickings – Strawberry Picking Around Tokyo
Jan 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Japan has a beautiful relationship with fruit. While it tends to be a little expensive (at least to the eyes...[ Click to read more ]
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
Jan 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Whether all you only know about ramen is instant, cup-o-noodles, or are a true aficionado who can tell the difference...[ Click to read more ]
Music to Your Ears: The Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra
Jan 24, 2022 By William Farrow
While it is often easy to find places to see Japan's natural and manmade wonders, sometimes we all need to...[ Click to read more ]
Heroes on the Half Shell – Where to get in-season Oysters in Nagoya
Jan 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart
For those of us who are used to the climate control comforts of central heating, double glazing, and insulated buildings...[ Click to read more ]
Introduction to Mobile Service in Japan
Jan 24, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
In recent years, the number of companies offering mobile phone service in Japan has increased substantially, along with the variety...[ Click to read more ]
Valentines Day and White Day in Japan
Jan 22, 2022 By Ray Proper
Valentine's Day in Japan - February 14th The "Craziness of Valentine's Day" falls mainly on women in Japan. Unlike most...[ Click to read more ]
English Banking Options in Japan
Jan 21, 2022 By Ray Proper
The problem with Japanese banks is that English support in-branch is virtually non-existent. While ATMs may have limited English menus...[ Click to read more ]
