Christmas Dining in Kobe 2018
Nov 19, 2018 By Justin Hanus
With Christmas fast approaching, one thing sure to be on everyone's mind is the good old Christmas dining experience. Kobe has a few restaurants that cater for its growing expat population with seasonal menus on offer. Whether you're looking for a full festive party atmosphere or a quiet meal for...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Expat Bars
Oct 15, 2018 By Bert Wishart
While coming to Japan is all very exciting, and it's interesting meeting new people and going on new adventures, sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name. Heck, sometimes you just wanna go where they know how to pronounce your name correctly. Hence the draw of the ex-pat bar....[ Click to read more ]
Organic Supermarkets in Osaka
By Admin
Japan doesn't have Whole Foods, but we do have other organic food stores. If you are seeking organic or natural foods in Osaka, try one of the options below! Natural House Organic vegetables, fresh foods, wine and beers, vegetable ice cream, supplements, cosmetics, etc. www.naturalhouse.co.jp/shops Telephone: 06-6485-7895 Address: Umekita Hiroba...[ Click to read more ]
Popular Animal Cafes in Kobe
Sep 27, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Themed cafes have been a huge hit in Japan these past few years. The themes include movies, cartoons, and just about anything else an owner could be a fan of. One of the most popular themes, though, is the animal café. These are more like petting zoos than cafés —...[ Click to read more ]
The Shibuya Stream Complex
By Jason Gatewood
With its constant stream of people, iconic street crossing, and of course one of the most recognizable canine mascots in the world, Tokyo’s Shibuya district is known worldwide, if not always by name, it arguably best matches the foreign idea of Tokyo. Currently, in the middle of an ambitious building...[ Click to read more ]
Saijo Sake Festival in Higashi Hiroshima
By Matt Mangham
In early October of every year, Hiroshima Prefecture’s Saijo town (part of Higashi-Hiroshima) lets its hair down for a massive, two-day block party. One of Japan’s three premier sake-brewing locales, Saijo is proud of its history. About thirty kilometers east of Hiroshima City, the town’s brewing industry claims roots reaching...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo Oktoberfest 2018
Sep 26, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
We've said it before, and we'll say it again: Japan loves beer. So it's no surprise there's an Oktoberfest festival happening somewhere at any point in the year. But what about actually IN October? Well, yeah, we got those covered. Greater Tokyo is awash in the amber goodness throughout the...[ Click to read more ]
All Japan Gyoza Festival at Nagakute’s Moricoro Park
Aug 29, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Much like ramen, gyoza is a dish with Chinese origins that the Japanese have taken to their hearts. Typically filled with ground pork, chives, green onion, cabbage, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil, these little dumplings can be fried or boiled, but are almost always delicious, not to mention incredibly moreish....[ Click to read more ]
WoodEgg Okonomiyaki Museum Hiroshima
Aug 28, 2018 By Matt Mangham
I regularly meet people traveling through Hiroshima. And because my wife has suggested I be friendlier, I ask them what they’ve seen and enjoyed. Most of the answers are unsurprising, but recently a number of tourists have been especially enthusiastic about the WoodEgg Okonomiyaki Museum. The WoodEgg (yes, one word)...[ Click to read more ]
Vietnamese Food in Nagoya
Aug 26, 2018 By Ray Proper
There are a fair number of places to eat Vietnamese food in Nagoya. Being from Seattle I have torn the place apart searching for the style of PHO that is so popular there, but it seems to be a US concoction. It does come pretty close though, and you can...[ Click to read more ]
