All About RIKEN, Kobe Campus
Oct 29, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is a top destination in Japan for researchers in the natural sciences due to RIKEN. The campus at Kobe...[ Click to read more ]
Live Comedy in Kansai
Oct 29, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Live comedy in countries such as the US and UK mostly conjures up images of listening to one person tell...[ Click to read more ]
A Year-Round Guide to Great Desserts in Kansai
Oct 29, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Got a sweet tooth? Then there is plenty for you to enjoy in Japan. The country is known for many...[ Click to read more ]
Fortune Telling? It’s for the Birds!
Oct 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart
A Japanese proverb says, of the futility of trying to predict the future, 'when you talk about the future, demons...[ Click to read more ]
Get to the Point – Traditional Japanese Swordsmithery Near Nagoya
Oct 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart
According to historian and author Stephen Turnbull on the Netflix documentary The Age of Samurai, "the samurai's most iconic weapon...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 5
Oct 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you're fresh in town or are a piece of the local furniture, Nagoya is a city that continuously throws...[ Click to read more ]
Under the Sea at Miyajima Aquarium in Hiroshima
Oct 28, 2021 By Michael Stigall
Hiroshima is famous for having access to both the mountains and the ocean. As a result of this prime location,...[ Click to read more ]
Rabbit Island: A Hop, Skip and a Jump from Hiroshima
Oct 28, 2021 By Michael Stigall
You probably are unfamiliar with the name Okunoshima, but if someone mentions its nickname, you’re almost certain to know where...[ Click to read more ]
Talk to the Animals at Asa Zoo in Hiroshima
Oct 28, 2021 By Michael Stigall
As summer turns to autumn, the idea of spending some time outdoors comes to mind as the temperature has finally...[ Click to read more ]
Dream Yosacoy Festival 2021
Oct 19, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Yosakoi dancing started in Kochi in Shikoku around 1954 as a way to celebrate postwar reconstruction, building spirit, and teamwork....[ Click to read more ]
