Summers in Nagoya are hot. Hot and humid. Humid and miserable. Miserable an...you know what, let's stop there. While the...[ Click to read more ]
Bugs are usually at the bottom of the invited guests list for any residence. Japan is home to a rather...[ Click to read more ]
With summer comes summer vacation. What was once a strong, fond memory of days with no school or responsibility and...[ Click to read more ]
As we head into August, residents of Japan will begin wrestling with a month that continues the beats of July:...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is rightly lauded for being a nation of amazing food. From sashimi to sushi, from nabe to bashimi, there...[ Click to read more ]
Although Kobe has its own airport, it is just for domestic flights. If you’re flying in from abroad, your closest...[ Click to read more ]
In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes,...[ Click to read more ]
Kumamoto locals love a good cup of coffee. This is great news for visitors who also want to make sure...[ Click to read more ]
Sushi is probably the most well-known Japanese cuisine to foreigners. It’s vinegared rice usually served with seafood, meat or vegetables...[ Click to read more ]
The creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, grew up in Kumamoto. After an earthquake severely damaged the city in 2016,...[ Click to read more ]