Where to Find the Best Coffee in Kumamoto
Jul 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Kumamoto locals love a good cup of coffee. This is great news for visitors who also want to make sure their daily caffeine is delicious. Coffee Gallery Despite being located in a renovated 120-year-old machiya (a traditional wooden townhouse), Coffee Gallery has a sleek, modern interior. The coffee shop is...[ Click to read more ]
Best Sushi Restaurants in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
Sushi is probably the most well-known Japanese cuisine to foreigners. It’s vinegared rice usually served with seafood, meat or vegetables plus a selection of condiments. You can find specialist sushi restaurants as well as fast-food outlets that serve up conveyor belt sushi dishes. Here is a selection of the best...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Find the Straw Hat Pirates in Kumamoto
By Justin Hanus
The creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, grew up in Kumamoto. After an earthquake severely damaged the city in 2016, he started a revival project in partnership with the prefecture to reconstruct the city. To commemorate his contribution, the prefecture installed Straw Hat Pirate statues around Kumamoto. Although there was...[ Click to read more ]
Bike & Scooter Rental in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Cycling is a popular, affordable and eco-friendly way of traveling around Japanese cities. There are many cycle paths and routes as well as dedicated lanes on busy roads. Recent years have seen a boom in modern e-bikes and e-scooters that can now be seen alongside the more traditional city bikes,...[ Click to read more ]
Great Places for a Sunset in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima has an array of tall buildings and places of natural beauty from where you can take postcard-perfect snaps of both day and night views to send to family, friends or social media. Nothing quite creates a “wish I was there” moment like a glorious sunset. Whether you want to...[ Click to read more ]
What to Visit in Kikuchi
By Justin Hanus
Kyushu, in general, is packed with great outdoor adventures — from mountains to climb and trails to cycle to rivers to wade in and forests to bathe in. One of the best places to enjoy all these kinds of adventures is Kikuchi. During your visit, make sure you see all...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Go Horseback Riding in Kansai
By Justin Hanus
There are few better ways to enjoy some fresh air in Kansai than on a horse. Various clubs and riding centers offer trekking opportunities and classes to riders of all abilities, including complete beginners. Miki Horseland Park One of the most popular places to ride horses in Kansai is Miki...[ Click to read more ]
Cooling off with a Dip – Summer Swimming in Hiroshima
Jul 28, 2024 By Hugh Cann
Let’s face it – there are few things more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than leaping into cool outdoor water. If you live in Hiroshima prefecture, you will find several lovely beaches filled with golden sand and looking out towards the Seto Inland Sea, plus purpose-built outdoor water facilities...[ Click to read more ]
Luxurious Getaways Right Here in Aichi
Jun 28, 2024 By Bert Wishart
So, the summer is upon us, which means it's traditionally the time to take a break and get away for a while. However, that's not always possible. It could be that the weak yen is hurting your chances of going abroad, perhaps you're too busy with work to make a...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? – Uncovering Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 7
By Bert Wishart
Whether you’re new in the city or are a Showa Gaijin, Nagoya is a city that always surprises. New restaurants, shops, and drinking establishments spring up all the time, and you can be wandering down an oft-trodden street and come across an ancient temple that you’ve never seen before. We...[ Click to read more ]
