Ever wonder what a polar bear does at night? Want to find out? This weekend is your last chance to...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is a big place, but a large part of Japan sits with the "humid subtropical climate" zone, characterized by hot, humid...[ Click to read more ]
Having climbed Mt. Fuji 3 times, I can understand many wanting to get out of anything to do with Mt....[ Click to read more ]
If you have ever seen track bicycle racing in a velodrome or on TV during the Olympics, you would consider...[ Click to read more ]
Japan is full of beautiful, breathtaking destinations, but the age of social media is driving travel within the country even...[ Click to read more ]
Tanabata, also known as the 'Star Festival', is a popular summer event celebrated all over Japan. As the festival's name...[ Click to read more ]
When I first arrived in Japan, I was somewhat disappointed by the perceived paucity of decent beer selections. It seemed...[ Click to read more ]
The first time I tasted tapioca pearls in milk tea was as a teenager in the mid-1990’s while checking out...[ Click to read more ]
If you choose to drive in Japan, at some point you will have to interact with the police; whether it’s...[ Click to read more ]
Only a 30-minute bullet train ride or a 90-minute drive from Hiroshima, Fukuyama City has many gems and a big...[ Click to read more ]