Ice skating goes back a long way. Skates made of animal bones from 5,000 years ago have been found at...[ Click to read more ]
There are quite a few things that evoke the saying, "Only in Japan." Fruit as a status symbol is one....[ Click to read more ]
Driving in Japan presents its own set of challenges, especially for those used to roads and traffic “back home.” The...[ Click to read more ]
The Aichi Nagoya Snow Festival is 2000 tons of snow imported from Nagano and Gifu on an annual basis for...[ Click to read more ]
[caption id="attachment_31602" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Oden, a Japanese winter favorite[/caption] As a Brit, I am used to winters being cold, wet...[ Click to read more ]
Besides skiing and snowboarding, there are a variety of family friendly options to get outside and active this winter. From...[ Click to read more ]
Of course finding what you like is a matter of buy and try, but there are a few words that...[ Click to read more ]
Oh the weather outside might be frightful, but a warm bowl of ramen is so delightful. With Japanese winter in...[ Click to read more ]
Located between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers, the island of Nakanoshima is a gorgeous sight to behold any time of...[ Click to read more ]
When it comes to alcoholic beverages, the Japanese are most proud of their sake and rightly so. However, while sake...[ Click to read more ]