Museum of Yebisu Beer
Jul 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Yebisu Beer has a long and storied history beginning in 1887 when the Japan Beer Brewery Company cleared an area of farmland to build a brewery. At this new modern brewery, they would use German methods to create their new premium beer, Yebisu. In time the area came to be...[ Click to read more ]
The Snoopy Museum Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Snoopy Museum Tokyo is an exciting addition to the museums of Tokyo. The Peanuts comic strip characters are popular in Japan but are collectively eclipsed by Snoopy, the dog, to the extent that most people probably couldn’t tell you who Charlie Brown is. Snoopy is, however, a serious draw, and...[ Click to read more ]
Family Days Out in Hiroshima
Jul 19, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima is sadly internationally famous for the destruction caused at the end of the Second World War. However, there is more to this city and plenty to do there on a day out. Plenty ranges from educational activities where children can learn about the bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 to...[ Click to read more ]
Why Everyone (Not Just Train Fans) Need to Visit Kawasaki World
Jun 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Although the Kawasaki brand is known for motorcycles, a highlight of Kawasaki World in Kobe has to be the trains. Train fan or not, you should check out this museum. What’s So Great About the Shinkansen Exhibition? To understand why the Shinkansen exhibition is fascinating, you need to know a...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Swimming in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
With summer upon us, one of the most refreshing ways to fight off the humidity of Hiroshima is to cool off with a swim outdoors. There are numerous places to have a relaxing summer swim in the Hiroshima prefecture, from fine beaches where you can enjoy the golden sand and...[ Click to read more ]
Water Sports in Kumamoto
By Justin Hanus
With a fine selection of beaches, rivers, lakes, gorges, and leisure centers, Kumamoto has many water sports to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a simple swim, a relaxing paddle, or a thrilling, fast-paced adventure, head to this city on the western coast of Kyushu and check out what’s on...[ Click to read more ]
Diving into the Many Pools of Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
As you may have already noticed, summers in Tokyo can be pretty sweltering. The heat brings with it many questions, such as how to deal with hot and sticky public transport, which new and improved sports drink will quench your eternal thirst, or how to drag yourself away from the...[ Click to read more ]
Beat the Heat at Tokyo’s Aquariums
By Michael Stigall
Now that the rainy season or “tsuyu” is nearly behind us, we can finally look forward to Summer. Perhaps, looking forward isn’t the most accurate expression as Tokyo Summers tend to be hot, very humid, and uncomfortable. Spending any amount of time outside can leave you sweaty and tired. Potential...[ Click to read more ]
Character Street: Find Your Favorite Character
May 23, 2022 By Michael Stigall
One of the things people notice about Japan is that cartoon characters here are very popular. From Hello Kitty to Pikachu to the local mascots that are just about everywhere, it is hard to find a place where characters are absent. I’ve been to mountains where they still have mascots...[ Click to read more ]
All Aboard! The Special Trains of Kyushu
Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow
Japan is famous for its trains and their consistency. Foreign residents often remark that the trains are always neat and reliable. This punctuality is an immense pride point of the industry for sure. However, Kyushu residents can also travel in style. JR Kyushu has provided them with stylish, themed trains...[ Click to read more ]
