If you’re stressed out, had a tough week at work, or feel de-motivated, visiting an onsen is the perfect remedy...[ Click to read more ]
With many people on holiday from work, school or college over the Christmas winter period, it's an excellent opportunity to...[ Click to read more ]
One day you're out running errands just after work. You step off the train at your home station and walk...[ Click to read more ]
Located about 2 hours northwest of Central Tokyo, Chichibu is a small mountain community that is popular for weekend getaways...[ Click to read more ]
Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park is a fun-packed day out for all the family, with animals, rides, beautiful spots, and...[ Click to read more ]
The winter months in the Kansai region can get pretty cold, so what better way to warm yourself up than...[ Click to read more ]
Traditionally held on November 15, the Shichigosan (七五三, literally 7-5-3) ceremony is a rite that originated around 750 AD in...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese accommodations are notoriously small for my American hoarding habits, and I occasionally draw the ire of my wife and...[ Click to read more ]
If you are in the market for a Christmas Tree to liven up your holiday season you with trim and presents,...[ Click to read more ]
You won't see a Christmas tree through the window of every home in Japan, but they are growing in popularity...[ Click to read more ]