The Entire History of the World Squeezes into Kobe City Museum
Dec 21, 2015 By Justin Hanus
In the interconnected world of the 21st century you never know where a cultural phenomenon will spring from. But one of the most unlikely origin stories belongs to “A History of the World in 100 Objects” which resulted from a collaboration between the 262-year old British Museum and BBC Radio...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Cooking Classes with Toyota International Association
Nov 23, 2015 By Ray Proper
Did you know that high quality green tea is produced in Toyota City? Learn all about Japanese green tea, from the health benefits to the brewing techniques, from Mr. Yoshitaka Noba, one of the highest ranked tea connoisseurs in Aichi, and the owner of a local tea producer, Koukaen. You...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Meshi Expo
Oct 20, 2015 By Bert Wishart
In Japan, the cuisine of a local region is something of which to be particularly - sometimes fiercely - proud, and Nagoya is no exception to this. Nagoya food (Nagoya Meshi) is hugely varied and diverse cuisine, encompassing the traditional 'washoku' as well as the more modern 'yōshoku'. Whether it is...[ Click to read more ]
Watching the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo
Sep 11, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Whether you are a dyed in the wool 'egg chaser', or totally new to the sport, now is the time to get really interested in rugby. With origins going as far back as ancient Greece, it gained popularity and codification in Victorian era Britain, and is enjoyed all over the globe....[ Click to read more ]
BBQ Beer Gardens in Tokyo
Jul 15, 2015 By Bert Wishart
In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes, actually there is. And that is digging into a freshly grilled piece of meat that perfectly accompanies your frosty glass. There are of course many beer gardens across the city right...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Beer Gardens
Jun 26, 2015 By Bert Wishart
It could be argued that one of the greatest things on Earth is sitting outside on a warm summer’s day with an ice cold beer. Being from the south west of England I am used to having a pub on every corner, and almost all of them will have a...[ Click to read more ]
Tsushima Tenno Festival – Japan’s Most Spectacular Summer Festival
May 28, 2015 By Bert Wishart
If Kyoto’s Gion festival is the biggest of the summer festivals, the Owari Tsushima Tenno Matsuri in Aichi is perhaps the most spectacular thanks to its beacon of shining lights floating down the Tenno river. What is the Tsushima Tenno Festival? For 500 years people have been braving Aichi’s mid-summer...[ Click to read more ]
Red Bull Air Race Tokyo
May 14, 2015 By
Red Bull Air Race There is really no way to convey the adrenaline fueled excitement of Red Bull Air Races through text, you just have to see it. In the nine years since the event took off, the event has only become faster and more exhilarating as the organizers strive to achieve the...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Apr 16, 2015 By Ray Proper
Seeing a sumo match is an important check mark completing any extended visit to Japan. Sumo is the Japanese sport in which a 'rikishi,' or sumo wrestler attempts to force another wrestler either out of the 'dohyō,' or ring, or to force them to touch the ground with a part of their...[ Click to read more ]
HSBC Sevens World Series Tokyo Sevens
Mar 13, 2015 By
Rugby sevens is a variation of the standard rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players, instead of the usual 15, competing in shorter matches generally during summer months. Sevens is popular with professional and amateur players throughout the world. Besides the many multi-sport events where games are...[ Click to read more ]
