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Kawagoe Hikawa Festival

Sep 25, 2019 By Jason Gatewood

Taking place annually on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October, the Kawagoe Festival is the pride of the City...[ Click to read more ]

Brick or Treat – Getting Spooky at Legoland this Halloween

Sep 25, 2019 By Bert Wishart

Halloween in Japan is an odd time, in that it is mostly aimed at an older demographic. Street parties and...[ Click to read more ]

Nine Japanese Artists You Should Know About

Sep 24, 2019 By Bert Wishart

When we think of Japanese art our minds probably go straight to the two dimensional, Chinese-influenced pictures of cranes and...[ Click to read more ]

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Great Places to Spot Wildlife in Kansai

Sep 24, 2019 By Justin Hanus

Japan is known for its densely-populated neon-lit cities but look beyond the lights and high-rise buildings and you can find...[ Click to read more ]

Night Clubbing in Kobe

Sep 24, 2019 By Justin Hanus

Kobe is not quite on the New York levels of “city that never sleeps” but there is plenty going on...[ Click to read more ]

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Where to Play Pool in Kobe

Sep 24, 2019 By Justin Hanus

Playing pool is one of the most popular pub games and you can find bars and halls the world over...[ Click to read more ]

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When Did Manga Become So Popular?

Sep 24, 2019 By Justin Hanus

Although manga comic books are popular throughout the world, in Japan reading manga is a very common pastime for people...[ Click to read more ]

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Tokyo Ramen Show 2019

Sep 23, 2019 By Admin

Ramen is classic Japanese food.  If you ask a random person, foreign or Japanese, male or female, what their favorite food...[ Click to read more ]

Japan’s Coffee Culture is Super Caffeinated – UCC Coffee Museum in Kobe

Sep 14, 2019 By Justin Hanus

The image of Japan around the world is that of a country where the main beverages are green tea and...[ Click to read more ]

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Family Friendly Halloween Activities in Tokyo 2019

Sep 11, 2019 By Ray Proper

Once upon a time in Tokyo, celebrating Halloween meant dressing up in a costume and riding the Yamanote Line around the...[ Click to read more ]