Securing your Home in Nagoya Against Burglary
Jul 28, 2014 By Ray Proper
Although a very safe country to live in generally, not even Japan is completely free of crime. It is easy to let one’s guard down living in a safe and comfortable city like Nagoya, but continued awareness and vigilance will ensure the safety of your home and family. The goal...[ Click to read more ]
Ise Grand Shrine, Mie – One of the Most Sacred Spots in Japan
Jul 22, 2014 By Bert Wishart
Japanese folklore has it that Yata no kagami, or the "eight hand mirror," was brought to earth by Ninigi-no-Mikoto; legendary ancestor of the Japanese imperial line. The mirror is one of the Three Imperial Regalia or Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, and possession is passed from emperor to emperor to confirm the divine...[ Click to read more ]
Gattan Go!! Rail Mountain Biking in Hida Gifu
Jul 16, 2014 By Ray Proper
Looking for an interesting family day trip and adventure? You may enjoy enjoy Gattan Go!!, an innovative hybrid of bicycle and railroad comprised of two bikes linked to each other and set on an out-of-service railroad line in the mountains of Gifu Prefecture. You have a variety of options of...[ Click to read more ]
Sekigahara – Japan’s Defining Samurai Battle
Jun 30, 2014 By Bert Wishart
As you may or may not know, the Chubu area witnessed the scene of perhaps the most important and defining battle in Japan’s history. The Battle of Sekigahara, maybe best considered to western minds as Japan’s Gettysburg, took place in 1600 in the town of Sekigahara, Gifu. It was pitched...[ Click to read more ]
What to do if You Lose Your Residence Card
Jun 27, 2014 By Bert Wishart
When living in a foreign country, there are many exciting and wonderful things to see and do. However, not knowing the local language can sometimes, initially at least, make ordinary and commonplace tasks appear somewhat daunting. One of these such things is dealing with official documentation and bureaucracy, particularly when doing...[ Click to read more ]
Fishy Business – Yanagibashi Chuo Ichiba Fish Market in Nagoya
Jun 24, 2014 By Bert Wishart
Ask a Japanese of which part of their culture they are most proud and nine times out of then they will tell you that it is their food, and by food they are most likely talking fish. Japan consumes six per cent of the world’s fish harvest and imports more...[ Click to read more ]
Oasis 21- A Spaceship in Sakae
May 25, 2014 By Ray Proper
Most people who visit Sakae have been to Oasis 21 (Sakae Station, head towards the bus terminal!), but you may know it by some other name. I personally referred to this structure as “that UFO looking thing in Sakae” for quite some time- I am not renowned for my ability...[ Click to read more ]
Pet Boarding and Pet Sitters in Nagoya
May 15, 2014 By Ray Proper
June, If you are heading out on vacation you will need someone to watch over your "other kids;" the dog and cat. There are a few options for boarding your dog or cat, or obtaining the services of a pet sitter in Nagoya. Pooches Doggy Day Care (Boarding) "Pooches offers...[ Click to read more ]
Asahi Brewery in Nagoya
Apr 28, 2014 By Bert Wishart
When it comes to alcoholic beverages, the Japanese are most proud of its sake and rightly so. However, while sake is one of the most recognisable totems of Japanese culture, outside of the country, you’ll be hard pressed to find many people who regularly drink it. Yet, when it comes...[ Click to read more ]
Importing Pets into Nagoya
Apr 08, 2014 By Ray Proper
When relocating to Japan you may find yourself unable to give up your family pet for the duration of your life in Japan, but don’t worry because you don’t have to! The process of importing a pet into Japan is time consuming, but it is not hard. One thing you...[ Click to read more ]
