When living in and around a sprawling metropolis such as Tokyo, getting from A to B can mean that you...[ Click to read more ]
Each year, on the third of February, harried fathers across Japan put on paper demon masks and are pelted with...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]
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 ]
While the cherry blossom is the flower that tends to dominate the imagination of Japanese botanic appreciation, it is perhaps...[ Click to read more ]
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 ]