The Top Parks Around Tokyo
Oct 26, 2023 By Michael Stigall
The metropolis is a great place to live, but the space available isn't always great. Being constantly surrounded by buildings can feel a bit oppressive after a while. That is when it is to get out and recharge in a spot with some green, take a mental health day! Granted,...[ Click to read more ]
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, Osaka
Sep 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Halloween Horror Nights is one of the biggest annual events at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. From the popular street zombies to frightening mazes, it features numerous attractions just for the season. Some are available all day, but many of the horror-themed events start at 6:00 p.m. Know what to...[ Click to read more ]
Odakyu’s Romancecar Museum
Sep 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
It's an open secret that one of the reasons I enjoy living in Japan is that public transportation is held in high regard and promoted by the people as a matter of social, security, and cultural importance. Most people think of the Shinkansen "bullet train" network of high-speed rail routes....[ Click to read more ]
Volunteering in the Tokyo Area
By Michael Stigall
When living in a new country, offering your free time to help the local community can be a great thing. One such way is volunteering for a nonprofit organization (NPO). Volunteering has a lot of upsides and a few downsides. It is a great way to meet new people when...[ Click to read more ]
Visit a Weird, Whimsical, and Wonderful World at Ghibli Park
By Bert Wishart
Can you feel it in the air? The magic, the supernatural, the sense of wonder, and childish glee. No, it's not the upcoming Halloween celebrations; it's something more extraordinary than that and much more embedded in Japanese culture. No, that sense of enchantment and wonder you can feel all around...[ Click to read more ]
Visit Miyoshi City in Hiroshima Prefecture
By Matt Mangham
I've already tried to lure you out to Mibu's rice fields. At the risk of being too insistent on the charms of the countryside, let me also suggest that it's time for a visit to Miyoshi. Miyoshi is a beautiful little city, the largest town in Hiroshima prefecture that isn't on...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s International Pre-schools
Aug 29, 2023 By Bert Wishart
While in Japan with a young family, it is of course natural that you feel concern for what your children may be missing out on educationally and socially. They may be at an age when fostering basic writing and communication skills in an educational environment is a key concern, and...[ Click to read more ]
Activities for Kids in Kumamoto
Aug 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Looking for some cool family-friendly things to keep your kids entertained in Kumamoto? Whether it is energetic sporty thrills or something to engage the mind, here is a nice selection of places to head to if you have a free day with little ones. Kumamoto Castle One of Kumamoto’s prime...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Sports Teams
Jul 31, 2023 By Bert Wishart
When you think of Japanese sports, there is a good chance that a martial art comes to mind. However, Japan as a nation is sports crazy, and though sumo is probably recognized as the national sport, a wide range of others are followed by local fanatics. Here in Aichi Prefecture,...[ Click to read more ]
The Tokyo Fire Museum
Jul 24, 2023 By Michael Stigall
Tokyo’s massive number of people and buildings packed into the smallest area imaginable has always left me with more than a few questions. One of the most prominent questions has always been, “How does this place not turn into a tinderbox whenever something catches fire?” Luckily, the Tokyo Fire Museum...[ Click to read more ]
