Kanazawa Castle Park in Ishikawa Prefecture
Sep 13, 2011 By Ray Proper
Kanazawa Castle Kanazawa Castle is a large castle in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan that has been lovingly restored. Located adjacent to the celebrated Kenroku-en Garden, which once formed the castle's private outer garden, Kanazawa Castle and Kenroku Garden are popular tourist destinations in Kanazawa; highly recommended for people interested in...[ Click to read more ]
Renting an Apartment in Japan
Sep 05, 2011 By Ray Proper
Many people come to Japan through a company. An English Teacher, for example, will usually get off the plane and be met by a representative of their new company, who will take them to their new apartment, which has been rented and furnished for the new employee’s use. Depending on...[ Click to read more ]
Utsumi Beach on the Chita Peninsula Near Nagoya
Aug 29, 2011 By Ray Proper
They say Utsumi Beach has the finest sand in the world, but probably only the Japanese say that. It is a great beach though, is well known throughout the Tokai region for its beauty. Its 1.6km length is a nice bow shape, and you can rent parasols and buy beer,...[ Click to read more ]
Driving in Japan
Jun 20, 2011 By First Admin
Japan is a fantastically convenient country for public transport, and it is very possible to survive your whole life without a car or a driver's license. However, when you want to venture out in to the countryside, or if you have kids that need driving to the pediatrician, a car...[ Click to read more ]
Grand Festival of Hanazono Shrine in Tokyo
May 26, 2011 By Ray Proper
Hanazono Jinja Shrine is located in the Shinjuku business district of Tokyo. Shinjuku is probably the most famous town name in Tokyo, and the Hanazono Jinja has been used in Shinto worship since at least 1603; though the building is a of course not the same! The Grand Festival of...[ Click to read more ]
Magome Tsumago: A Glimbse of Edo Japan Near Nagoya
Jan 05, 2011 By Ray Proper
One of my favorite day trips from Nagoya is to Magome and Tsumago in Nagano Prefecture. They are two restored and preserved Edo-period way stations on the Nakasendo in Nagano Prefecture. Nakasando is similar to the more famous Tokaido, both very old roads that connected Kyoto with what is now...[ Click to read more ]
The Chunichi Newspaper Nagara River All-Japan Fireworks Festival
Jul 30, 2010 By Ray Proper
The Chunichi Nagara Gawa Fireworks Festival is held yearly on the last Saturday of July from 7:15 p.m.-8:45 p.m. This year, the festival falls on Saturday, July 31st-this weekend! This is one of the largest fireworks displays in Japan. It is a part of the All-Japan Fireworks Competition, which I...[ Click to read more ]
The Nagoya Barbarians Rugby Club
Jun 04, 2010 By Ray Proper
Established in 2003, the Nagoya Barbarians are the only international team of it’s kind in the central Japan area, and have been climbing the Aichi rugby from it's inception as an idea penciled on a pub napkin. Team members come from all parts of the globe, and all share a...[ Click to read more ]
Household and Oversized Garbage Collection in Nagoya
Mar 05, 2010 By First Admin
Sorting trash in Japan can be a real pain in the neck, especially in Nagoya. Paper, plastic, burnable, non-burnable, spray cans, etc. all need to be separated in the right colored bag, thrown out on the right day and in the right area or the Gomi Police will come looking...[ Click to read more ]
Counselling in English at Life Matters Counselling Center
Oct 25, 2009 By First Admin
Jillian Mickleborough-Sugiyama is the director of Life Matters counseling center in Nisshin. Jillian, a Canadian citizen and long-term resident of Nagoya, Japan, brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience related to life transitions, crisis, and cultural diversity. She has a Master of Counselling and is established in private practice...[ Click to read more ]
