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Setsubun Festivals in Japan

Jan 29, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Each year, on the third of February, harried fathers across Japan put on paper demon masks and are pelted with...[ Click to read more ]

Explore the Fantastic Cycling Routes of Hiroshima

Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Surrounded by water and a paucity of mountains, you wouldn't necessarily pick Hiroshima for a world-class cycling destination. However, bicycle...[ Click to read more ]

Setsubun at Ryotei Kawabun, Nagoya’s Most Traditional Restaurant

Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart

One of the most important dates in Japan's lunar calendar, every February 3, Setsubun marks the beginning of Spring. It...[ Click to read more ]

Plum Blossom Viewing in Tokyo – The Top Umemi Spots!

Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart

While the cherry blossom is the flower that tends to dominate the imagination of Japanese botanic appreciation, it is perhaps...[ Click to read more ]

Hiroshima’s Most Important and Spectacular Shrines and Temples

Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart

While it is perhaps Kyoto that is Japan's best-known city for shrines and temples, it doesn't mean that you have...[ Click to read more ]

Keeping Mentally Fit and Clean with Mindful Time Tracking

Jan 29, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

If you are still here in 2021, congratulations— you survived. 2020 was a veritable dumpster fire of a year for...[ Click to read more ]

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Ice Skating around Kanto (Winter 2021)

Jan 29, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

Even with coronavirus still weaving its microbial hooks into every facet of society, The heartbeat of the typical Japanese winter...[ Click to read more ]

Take a Soothing Soak at one of Hiroshima’s Super Hot Spring Spas

Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart

As temperatures around the country plummet, the Japanese winter can seem harsh, particularly if you are not fortunate enough to...[ Click to read more ]

Have a Good ‘Morning’ – Ichinomiya’s Breakfast Tradition

Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart

Japanese cuisine is well known for its delicate flavors, subtlety, and exquisite fragility. However, here in Aichi, we do things...[ Click to read more ]

How to Ride a Motorcycle Legally in Japan

Jan 27, 2021 By Jason Gatewood

If you’re living in one of the many urban areas in Japan, chances are you may choose to live car-free...[ Click to read more ]

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