Do I Amuse You? Japan’s Best Amusement Parks

Mar 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart

As far back as I remember, I always loved going to amusement parks, and fortunately for me, the Japanese are as crazy for rollercoasters as I am. Japan has some of the best theme parks in the world, and according to Statista, in 2020, some 31 million people visited, which...[ Click to read more ]

Kid Friendly Activities in Tokyo

Feb 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Tokyo is big, really big. One significant upside to its massive size is that there is something for everyone to enjoy. Obviously, the metropolis is a Mecca to anime and manga fans. Similarly, lovers of technology have several sights and neighborhoods to enjoy. Let’s also not forget nightlife considering that...[ Click to read more ]

I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Sera Winery and Yume Park

Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow

As the chills of winter give way and the warmth of spring begins to return to Japan, people find themselves willing to venture into the great outdoors again. Those with smaller children will also quickly search for places where the little ones can run around and burn off energy. What...[ Click to read more ]

Get Your Motor Runnin’: The Hiroshima Toyopet Mobility Park

Jan 27, 2022 By William Farrow

As a leader in exporting cars and vehicles worldwide, Japan is obsessed with cars of all shapes and sizes down to the humble go-kart. Whether you are a small child or an Italian plumber with a glorious mustache, go-karts are a fun way to spend the day. Well, the Hiroshima...[ Click to read more ]

I’m Board Stiff! Board Games to Cure Boredom in Hiroshima

By William Farrow

Japan offers a host of outdoor activities that make us feel wonder, introspection, and excitement. But what can you do on those dreary rainy days? How about heading to a cozy spot with a few family members or friends and spending a relaxing day playing some board games? Roll the...[ Click to read more ]

Spring Pickings – Strawberry Picking Around Tokyo

Jan 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Japan has a beautiful relationship with fruit. While it tends to be a little expensive (at least to the eyes of foreigners used to supermarkets crammed with the stuff for next to nothing), fruit is revered in status: apples are grown to extraordinary sizes and prized for their taste, mangoes...[ Click to read more ]

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Onsen – The How To’s, Do’s and Don’ts

Jan 12, 2022 By Bert Wishart

Seismic activity is so ingrained in Japanese life that folklore tells of Namazu, a giant catfish who lives beneath the country and is restrained by the god Kashima. However, when Kashima lets down his guard, Namazu thrashes about, causing violent earthquakes. To live in Japan is to see this activity...[ Click to read more ]

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Winter Fun In and Around Hiroshima

Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall

Wintertime in Hiroshima means many things to many people. To some people, it means oysters, mikan, and nihonshu. These are great winter indulgences, but they are for a different article. Today we are going to talk about winter options in Hiroshima. You see,  while the rest of Japan either goes...[ Click to read more ]

Tondo Festivals in Hiroshima in 2022

By Michael Stigall

Once you get through the usual New Year's activities, there is one last thing to enjoy called the Tondo festival. The Tondo festival is part of 'Koshagatsu,' marking the traditional lunar new year. You will see gatherings in public parks, school grounds, and shrine courtyards where people gather around towering...[ Click to read more ]

Nagoya is not boring! Discover Nagoya’s Best Tour Company

By Bert Wishart

Known primarily for its manufacturing, its central location, and its busy transport hub, Nagoya has a rep for being a place you only go to get to somewhere else. But steeped in history, with a distinctive cuisine and some stunning areas of natural beauty, I'm here to tell you: Nagoya...[ Click to read more ]