Visit a Weird, Whimsical, and Wonderful World at Ghibli Park
Sep 27, 2023 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 ]
Tokyo’s Railway Museum: See Japan’s Locomotive History
By Michael Stigall
A good many visitors to Japan have been known to utter out loud, “There sure are a lot of trains in Japan!” …And they wouldn’t be wrong! We happen to have the world’s highest per capita train ridership and are home to The world’s busiest station. It is not an overstatement to...[ Click to read more ]
Great Beaches in The Kanto Region
By Michael Stigall
As the summer heat rises, retiring to your air-conditioned room with your necktie fan on full blast is tempting. However, Japan is an island nation, so we are surrounded by the sea and, thus, beaches. So leave that darkened room and head for the coast and the beach. Beaches in...[ Click to read more ]
Fruit Picking in Kansai
Jul 23, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Picking fresh fruit is a popular – and refreshing – pastime in Japan. In the Kansai region, there are many farms and orchards where you can roam around and pluck produce straight from the plant. You pay either by weight or time slot, depending on the farm. Some farms, in...[ Click to read more ]
Getting in Tents: Camping Around Hiroshima
Jul 22, 2023 By Bert Wishart
Finally, the heat and humidity of the summer have dissipated, and we can all get outside and enjoy the fresh air without losing half our body weight to sweat! This is the perfect time of year to dust off that tent and head out into nature – either with family,...[ Click to read more ]
