Get Cycling in Tokyo
Mar 27, 2020 By Mark Guthrie
When living in and around a sprawling metropolis such as Tokyo, getting from A to B can mean that you...[ 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 ]
Top Hanami Sites near Hiroshima
Mar 25, 2020 By Admin
Hanami is what the Japanese call "flower viewing," especially cherry blossoms (桜 sakura) with friends and family. In modern practice,...[ Click to read more ]
Calling 119 for Emergency Assistance in Japan
Mar 20, 2020 By Ray Proper
Dial 119 for fire department or medical services Dial 110 for police 119 in Japan is a direct-dial free emergency...[ Click to read more ]
Rack Them Up! Five Places to Play Pool and Billiards in Nagoya
Mar 18, 2020 By Mark Guthrie
"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 Mark Guthrie
There can be absolutely no doubt that in Japan, the month of April is very much the month the cherry...[ Click to read more ]
