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 ]
If you are still here in 2021, congratulations— you survived. 2020 was a veritable dumpster fire of a year for...[ Click to read more ]
Even with coronavirus still weaving its microbial hooks into every facet of society, The heartbeat of the typical Japanese winter...[ Click to read more ]
As temperatures around the country plummet, the Japanese winter can seem harsh, particularly if you are not fortunate enough to...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese cuisine is well known for its delicate flavors, subtlety, and exquisite fragility. However, here in Aichi, we do things...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
Wintertime around these parts usually means either taking in some winter sports like skiing and snowboarding or soaking in one...[ Click to read more ]
While stereotype would have it that the Japanese are all nothing but green tea fiends, if you look around, there...[ Click to read more ]
The metropolis is a great place to live, but the space available to you isn't always great, and being constantly...[ Click to read more ]
Across the world, there are more than 180 styles of martial arts. Most of them originate from Asia, and many...[ Click to read more ]