Aichi Beach Events, 2016
May 22, 2016 By Mark Guthrie
Its getting to that time of year again when the thermostat starts to rise and thoughts of beaches spring to...[ Click to read more ]
Introducing the Chikusa Ku Area of Nagoya
Chikusa is conveniently located just a 15-minute subway ride from the central business district in Nagoya City and is a...[ Click to read more ]
Osaka is the Tenka no Daidokoro (the Nation’s Kitchen) – Not What You Think
May 19, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Before the world bought into the abstract concept of money - whereby a piece of metal or paper can stand...[ Click to read more ]
The Tunnels of Mount Ikoma Bridge the Cultures of Osaka and Nara
May 17, 2016 By Justin Hanus
The city of Osaka is sheltered on the shores of Osaka Bay to the south and east by the...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s Amazing Festivals
May 15, 2016 By Mark Guthrie
As a Brit I am loathe to take a look at another culture's customs and denigrate them in any way, particularly...[ Click to read more ]
The Great Japan Beer Festival Tokyo – Beer Fest 2017
May 11, 2016 By Mark Guthrie
When I first arrived in Japan, I was somewhat disappointed by my perception of limited decent beer selections. It seemed that no...[ Click to read more ]
Vietnam Festival and Vietnamese Restaurants in Tokyo
May 10, 2016 By Mark Guthrie
Some years ago, as those with youth and a seeming abundance of time on their hands tend to do, I...[ Click to read more ]
The Shimanami Kaido trail – Bicycling in Hiroshima
May 08, 2016 By Mark Guthrie
Before temperatures begin to soar, spring is a time when the Japanese take advantage of the clement weather to get...[ Click to read more ]
Get Lost in a Garden of Over 2.5 Million Lilies Blooming on Osaka Bay
Apr 23, 2016 By Justin Hanus
The sakura blossoms might have run their course, but for anyone around Osaka, a new flower season is just beginning...[ Click to read more ]
Special Extended Hours and Light-Up Events for May in Kyoto
Apr 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus
As if the incredible weather and the vibrant greens of springtime weren’t enough to get you out of the house,...[ Click to read more ]
