Do You Know Nags? Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 5
Oct 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you're fresh in town or are a piece of the local furniture, Nagoya is a city that continuously throws up surprises. New restaurants, shops, and bars spring up all the time, and you can be wandering down an oft-trodden street and come across something that you've never come across...[ Click to read more ]
Under the Sea at Miyajima Aquarium in Hiroshima
By Michael Stigall
Hiroshima is famous for having access to both the mountains and the ocean. As a result of this prime location, the city has bountiful food, sights, and attractions that reflect these aspects. Miyajima Aquarium is a prime example of such a sight and emphasizes the region’s connection to the ocean,...[ Click to read more ]
Rabbit Island: A Hop, Skip and a Jump from Hiroshima
By Michael Stigall
You probably are unfamiliar with the name Okunoshima, but if someone mentions its nickname, you’re almost certain to know where they’re talking about. After all, who hasn’t heard of Rabbit Island? Rabbit Island, so named for the hordes of rabbits that run wild, is the main attraction for this increasingly...[ Click to read more ]
Talk to the Animals at Asa Zoo in Hiroshima
By Michael Stigall
As summer turns to autumn, the idea of spending some time outdoors comes to mind as the temperature has finally reached a tolerable level and the fall leaves bring a nice change in the scenery. When in such a mood, might I recommend the Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park? Popularly...[ Click to read more ]
Dream Yosacoy Festival 2021
Oct 19, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Yosakoi dancing started in Kochi in Shikoku around 1954 as a way to celebrate postwar reconstruction, building spirit, and teamwork. Blending traditional Japanese dance and costume motif with modern music, thumping chants, contemporary fashion, hairstyles, it’s known throughout Japan as one of the most energetic sights to behold at any...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s Tour: Kamakura
By Jason Gatewood
Despite being one of the most densely populated parts of the world, containing the capital city and Japan's most significant urban area, Greater Tokyo is historically newer than many places in the country. It wasn't until the 1600s during the Edo Period that the area, then called Edo, became important;...[ Click to read more ]
Best Breakfast Spots in Tokyo
Oct 15, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
You might not know this, but Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list in 2013, meaning the cooking is something unique in the world, not found anywhere else. I could eat my fill of sushi, takoyaki, udon, soba any and every day of the week, but one thing...[ Click to read more ]
The Unko Museum is anything but crappy
Sep 29, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
We knew it was bound to happen eventually; Japan is home to the first restroom-themed restaurant, our toilet technology is talked about and adored far and wide, and we even invented this 💩 emoji. So, of course, Japan should be the first to have a museum dedicated to all things...[ Click to read more ]
Fall for Nagoya; What to do in Autumn near Nagoya
Sep 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Can you feel that? That feeling that a weight has lifted from your shoulders? That's right, the oppressive Japanese summer has gone, and autumn is finally with us. The fall is widely said to be Japan's favorite season, as not only is it that brief respite between the crushing heat...[ Click to read more ]
Scouting in Nagoya
Aug 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart
When Lord Baden Powell published the first edition of 'Scouting for Boys, a guidebook of survival techniques he learned during the Second Boer War and adapted for Britain's youth, he sparked a worldwide phenomenon. Although the Scouting movement has become very different from what he may have imagined it to...[ Click to read more ]
