Why Peanuts Hotel Is One of the Best Places to Stay in Kobe
Apr 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
If you plan to stay in Kobe and still searching for the perfect accommodation, look no further. There’s no better option than Peanuts Hotel, especially for Snoopy fans. The hotel is based on the comics by Charles M. Schultz, which are popular with people of all ages in Japan. This...[ Click to read more ]
Exploring Chita Peninsula – Family Fun in the Aichi Sun
By Bert Wishart
With the weather finally taking a turn for the better and the cherry blossoms dropping their flowers, it is that time of year when you might think about heading for the coast, and around Nagoya, that means the Chita Peninsula to the south of the city. Though not as renowned...[ Click to read more ]
Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum
Apr 22, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
Whether you only know about ramen in its instant, cup-o-noodles variety or are a true fan who can tell the difference between shoyu and tonkotsu-based ramen by smell alone, perhaps you'll agree: Ramen is so good, it should be in a museum. Well, you're in luck -- there is a...[ Click to read more ]
Super Bar DJs – Nagoya’s Coolest DJ Events
Mar 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
If, like Edwin Starr, you like the sound of funky music (and that it sho nuff turns you on) then you will want to find some awesome places to check out the best DJs spinning their stuff. Now that the covid-19 regulations have been relaxed somewhat, you may also want...[ Click to read more ]
Take Your Pick: Hiroshima’s Kajitsu no Mori
By William Farrow
With spring comes renewed greenery across the land, and a season full of outdoor activities has begun. Today, we will talk about Kajitsu no Mori, quite literally The Fruit Forest, located a few cities east of Hiroshima in Mihara. Whether you are looking for an excellent date location or a...[ Click to read more ]
All up in Your Grill – Discover Nagoya’s Teppanyaki Restaurants
By Bert Wishart
Teppanyaki, the style of cooking famed for its extravagant chefs slicing and dicing meat on a griddle, is believed by many to be a classic Japanese cuisine, but in fact, it is a relatively new invention. Taking its name from teppan [hotplate] and yaki [to grill or fry], teppanyaki first...[ Click to read more ]
Buy Fresh, Eat Healthy, Cook Simple – The Farmers’ Market in Kobe’s Tarumi Fishing Port
Mar 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Only about 20% of the land in Japan is suitable for growing crops. Even so, most of the country's population historically survived on subsistence farming. These days only a vanishing few Japanese are farmers, and most of them are only part-time cultivators of the earth. It is, therefore, a much-anticipated...[ Click to read more ]
Miroku no Sato: Your Next Day Trip in Hiroshima
Mar 24, 2022 By William Farrow
As the warmth of spring begins to run over Japan, people are looking to get outdoors again. For residents of Hiroshima city and the surrounding areas, Miroku no Sato offers a lot as a day trip destination. Located to the southwest of Fukuyama city, Miroku no Sato is a family-oriented amusement...[ Click to read more ]
Great Pubs in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Kobe might not be quite as bustling as Osaka or Kyoto, but it has a vibrant evening culture with the centrally-located Sannomiya, in particular, featuring several venues worth visiting for a beverage or two. There is an eclectic vibe about the city, and you can find a range of international...[ Click to read more ]
Crafty Guys – Meet Nagoya’s Craft Beer Sensations, Tall Boys Brewing
Feb 28, 2022 By Bert Wishart
You all know the Bat Phone, right? The red telephone that Commissioner Gordon used to contact Batman, it flashed red whenever Gotham City needed help. Here at JIS Towers, we have the same thing, but it rings whenever there is a new craft beer bar on the block. Our Beer...[ Click to read more ]
