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 ]
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 ]
While less than 1% of Japan's population identifies themselves as Christian, Japanese families still look forward to and enjoy Christmas...[ Click to read more ]
photo by Netanya Fink Come Autumn (or Fall, if you’re from the USA or in the unlikely event that you’re...[ Click to read more ]
The tradition of Miyajima centers on the belief it is the place where the Gods dwell and by virtue is...[ Click to read more ]