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Why Visit the Instant Ramen Museum in Osaka

Mar 22, 2019 By Justin Hanus

It may seem like a strange concept to have an entire museum dedicated to instant ramen, but the Cup Noodles...[ Click to read more ]

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Iwate’s Great Buddha of Morioka

Mar 22, 2019 By Jade Brischke

Nara has one 15m high, Kamakura has one 13m high, and the city of Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture,...[ Click to read more ]

Belgian Beer Weekend Nagoya

Mar 21, 2019 By Ray Proper

The famous Belgian Beer Weekend traditionally takes place the first weekend of September at the beautiful “Grand Place of Brussels."...[ Click to read more ]

Yamathon – Walking Around Tokyo, Saving Lives

Mar 20, 2019 By Bert Wishart

The Yamathon is a fundraising challenge where teams of three or four people compete to walk or run through Tokyo...[ Click to read more ]

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Going cashless in Japan

Feb 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood

Almost 20 years ago in order to prepare for my first trip to Japan I was advised by my travel...[ Click to read more ]

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How to use Public Sports Facilities in Tokyo

Feb 28, 2019 By Jason Gatewood

Staying in shape in a big city like Tokyo can be a chore sometimes; I myself am a big fan...[ Click to read more ]

Ankake Spaghetti, Nagoya’s Italian Treat

Feb 27, 2019 By Bert Wishart

From soba to ramen, udon to somen, hiyamugi to shirataki, Japanese cuisine is blessed with a wide variety of of...[ Click to read more ]

Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 3

Feb 27, 2019 By Bert Wishart

Whether you have been here for a few weeks or know the city like the back of your hand, Nagoya...[ Click to read more ]

Must See Shrines and Temples of Nagoya

Feb 26, 2019 By Bert Wishart

Japan is served by two predominant religions: Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is a form of ancestor worship and is the...[ Click to read more ]