Miyajima: The Shrine Island of Hiroshima
Oct 31, 2019 By Hugh Cann
The tradition of Miyajima centers on the belief it is the place where the Gods dwell and by virtue is...[ Click to read more ]
Protect Your Garbage from Crows
Oct 30, 2019 By Admin
The scattering of garbage by crows (karasu) is a significant social problem in Japan, and legions of neighborhood association representatives,...[ Click to read more ]
Get a Sugar Rush at the Aichi Sweets Marathon
Oct 29, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Are you too keen on candy to run a marathon? Do you need sugary enticement to get you to that...[ Click to read more ]
Getting To Know You – Nagoya Station Area of Meieki
Oct 29, 2019 By Bert Wishart
For years, though the city center in name, the area around Nagoya Station was considered to a poor relation to...[ Click to read more ]
English Stand-up Comedy Around Tokyo
Oct 29, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
Turn on the TV at any given moment during “Golden Hour” (what we Yanks call Primetime) and you’ll no doubt...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Fed and Afraid at Lock Up Theme Restaurant
Oct 29, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Halloween may have come and gone, but that does not mean that the frightening times have to be over. If...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima`s Autumn Leaves
Oct 28, 2019 By Jade Brischke
Starting in mid September the "koyo front" slowly moves its bands of color south from Hokkaido to central and southern...[ Click to read more ]
The Nipponbashi Street Festa in Osaka
Oct 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Back in 2005, Osaka was not nearly as popular a tourist destination as it is today. The city decided to...[ Click to read more ]
Kansai’s Most Popular Winter Meals
Oct 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus
The Japanese have many hearty winter meals served at festivals and family gatherings during the colder months. Each region has...[ Click to read more ]
How to See Kobe on a Budget
Oct 18, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Traveling around Japan can be expensive, but it’s still possible to visit any city in the country if you’re on...[ Click to read more ]
