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Driving the backroads of Nagoya

May 26, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Even though Nagoya and the greater Chubu region of central Japan comprise the country’s third-biggest metropolitan area, it isn’t the...[ Click to read more ]

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Summer Events in Kobe 2021

May 26, 2021 By Justin Hanus

Kobe has a vibrant summer culture with many family-friendly activities and a few annual events and festivals that draw the...[ Click to read more ]

Where to See Fireflies in Kansai

May 26, 2021 By Justin Hanus

Whereas many years ago, fireflies were everywhere in Kansai throughout the summer months, you now need to head to specific...[ Click to read more ]

What’s It Like to Be a Foreigner Living in Japan?

May 26, 2021 By Justin Hanus

Even if you’ve visited Japan as a tourist before, you may not be prepared for what it’s like to live...[ Click to read more ]

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The JR East Railway Museum: See Japan’s History Move on Wheels of Steel

May 26, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

A good many visitors to Japan have been known to utter out loud, “there sure are a lot of trains...[ Click to read more ]

Nagoya’s Magical Summer Fireflies

May 17, 2021 By Bert Wishart

With the rainy season and the humidity ramping up like an overly-confident Evil Knievel, June is perhaps one of the...[ Click to read more ]

A Basic Guide to Japanese Apartments in Nagoya

May 12, 2021 By Ray Proper

To start with, apartments in Japan are measured in “Jo.” Jo uses the size of one tatami mat, the traditional...[ Click to read more ]

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Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 4

Apr 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Whether you're a total noobie or are a piece of the local furniture, Nagoya is a city that continuously surprises....[ Click to read more ]

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Flower Power! Getting Outdoors And Staying Safe

Apr 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart

It's frustrating. Every time it feels like Aichi has turned a corona corner, there's another spike, followed by tighter restrictions,...[ Click to read more ]