Welcome the Warmer Weather with 6 Natural Escapes in Kobe
Mar 27, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Situated between the sea and an impressive mountain range, Kobe boasts an array of stunning outdoor escapes located within and just beyond the bustling port city. Kobe might not be as massive an industrial and commercial center as some of its neighboring cities, but that doesn’t stop tourists and locals...[ Click to read more ]
Clam Gathering at Nishikinohama Beach Park
Mar 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Although this park is most famous for sea bathing and various water sport activities from July to August each year, during the off-season there are still quite a few unique activities to take part in. Digging for clams along the shore is one such activity, and it is possible every...[ Click to read more ]
Family Fun at Moricoro Park
By Bert Wishart
When one thinks of Nagoya's parks there is a good chance that either Tsuruma Koen in Showa-ku or Meijo Koen in Kita-ku spring to mind, and there is a good chance that you haven't even heard of Moricoro Park. And that's a real shame, because there is loads to see and...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan
Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
With 73% of Japan’s land mass being mountains, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts certainly have their pick of gorgeous terrain to explore throughout the country. Of course there are some popular highlights that should remain repeat offenders on your Japan bucket list, like Mount Fuji. But if you’re interested in some...[ Click to read more ]
No More Mamachari! Where to get Good Bikes in Tokyo
By Bert Wishart
Tokyo is such a marvelous city to explore, which is why it is a shame that we spend so much time on trains and subways being ferried from one place to another, never really getting to understand the lay of the land. The best way to really understand the city...[ Click to read more ]
“Peacecle” Rental Bicycles in Hiroshima – Easy!
Mar 15, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Spring is a great time to get out and take advantage of the lovely weather, and one of the best ways to explore Hiroshima (and get fit at the same time!) is to try the Hiroshima City Rental Cycles known as 'Peacecle.' At just 1000 yen (plus tax) per day....[ Click to read more ]
Getting fit – The Best Places to Run in Tokyo
Feb 27, 2017 By Bert Wishart
If like me you have gained a few extra pounds over the winter - Christmas and the various new year festivities will do that to you - you may be thinking of the coming summer months and wanting to get back into shape. There are plenty of ways you can...[ Click to read more ]
Getting to know you: Osu, Nagoya
Feb 26, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Between Nagoya's central transport area of Meieki (Nagoya Station) in the west, and the lively shopping and commerce hub of Sakae in the east lies Osu, one of the city's more interesting and eclectic areas. Centered around its covered shopping arcade, Osu has an atmosphere similar to Tokyo's Harajuku, with aging hippies happily rubbing shoulders with...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Best Bicycle Shops
Feb 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Nagoya, with its wide roads and ample cycle paths, is a marvelous city to cycle around, so it is such a shame that so many people choose to clog up the sidewalks with their 'mamachari' bicycles. According to the Japanese National Police Agency, there were 71.551 million bicycles in Japan in...[ Click to read more ]
Plum Blossom Viewing in Nagoya – Top Umemi Spots!
Jan 27, 2017 By Admin
Ume is not just half of an "umeshu," a Japanese liqueur made from unripe and green ume fruits. It is quite a lovely tree. "Prunus mume" is the tree species more commonly referred to as a Chinese plum or Japanese apricot tree. The tree produces a delicious fruit usually referred...[ Click to read more ]
