Watching TV Shows From Back Home *Legally*
Mar 27, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
Oh, what an excellent time to be alive as an expat in Japan! In the not-to-distant past, we were stuck...[ Click to read more ]
Things Kansai Gave to the World
Mar 25, 2020 By Justin Hanus
A former economic and cultural capital of Japan, Kansai played an important part in global innovation that continues today. Here...[ Click to read more ]
Things to do While Practicing Social-Distancing
Mar 25, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
Thanks to the recent COVID-19 pandemic affecting much of the globe, pretty much every public health office recommends people minimize...[ Click to read more ]
Who Were the Samurai?
Mar 25, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Everyone has heard of samurai, but a minority would be able to tell you who they were and what they...[ Click to read more ]
Best Places to Eat Kaiseki in Kobe
Mar 25, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Kobe may be famous for its beef, but the city is a culinary center. While you’re in Kobe, you should...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Find the Best Beers in Kansai
Mar 25, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Kansai is a well-known region of Japan for cuisine. What's not so widely known is that the area is also...[ Click to read more ]
Rack Them Up! Five Places to Play Pool and Billiards in Nagoya
Mar 18, 2020 By Bert Wishart
"Show me a man who is good at pool, and I'll show you a man who had a misspent youth,"...[ Click to read more ]
Wisteria Festivals: Aichi’s Other ‘Hanami’
Mar 18, 2020 By Bert Wishart
There can be absolutely no doubt that in Japan, the month of April is very much the month the cherry...[ Click to read more ]
Day Trips From Nagoya – Kamikochi, The Stunning Birthplace of Japan’s Casual Hiker
Mar 18, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Japan is a nation supremely blessed with its fair share of dramatic scenery. From the sandy beaches and deep blue...[ Click to read more ]
Day Trips From Nagoya – Iwamura, a Quaint Castle Town, Shrouded in History and Mist
Mar 18, 2020 By Bert Wishart
For many visitors to Japan, getting a taste of the country's proud and storied history sits high on the checklist....[ Click to read more ]
