Get Your Shop on! Hiroshima’s Shopping Spots
Apr 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Back in the height of the 'bubble era,' Japan had won a reputation for a consumer society so rampant that...[ Click to read more ]
Romancing the rails at Odakyu’s Romancecar Museum
Apr 25, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
It's an open secret that one of the reasons I enjoy living in Japan is that public transportation is held...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s Tour: Odawara
Apr 23, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Once again, it's time to introduce a little-known section of the Greater Tokyo area that probably isn't too well known...[ Click to read more ]
Flying High in Minato-Mirai
Apr 23, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
The concept of a gondola in an urban setting isn’t new; they serve as high-speed transport options in places like...[ Click to read more ]
Most Interesting Vending Machines in Kansai
Apr 19, 2021 By Justin Hanus
One fascinating facet of Japanese culture is the prevalence of vending machines. Virtually anywhere you go, you’ll find them —...[ Click to read more ]
Cultural Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts When Visiting Japan
Apr 19, 2021 By Justin Hanus
There are major differences between Japan and western countries, many of which are apparent in everyday life. Since the last...[ Click to read more ]
Skate Parks in Kansai
Apr 19, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Skateboarding has grown in popularity across Japan in recent years increased by the fact that it is due to make...[ Click to read more ]
Get a Scooter License in Japan
Apr 13, 2021 By Ray Proper
If you live in a major city in Japan, you do not need much to get around in a car...[ Click to read more ]
Converting your Foreign License to a Japanese Driver’s License
Apr 01, 2021 By Ray Proper
Each prefecture in Japan has different rules and requirements for driver licensing. For the most accurate information, please contact the...[ Click to read more ]
What is Otaku Culture?
Mar 31, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Once a little-known subculture, otaku is now popular throughout Japan and even in many Western world parts. But what is...[ Click to read more ]
