Outdoor Pools Around Tokyo
Jul 23, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As you are probably by now only too well aware, summer certainly swelters here in Japan. This of course brings a multitude of problems, such as how to deal with with hot and sticky public transport, which isotonic sports drink to chug to replace lost minerals due to continuous sweating, and how...[ Click to read more ]
The National Treasures that Roam through Nara Park
Jul 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Pigs are sacred in Egypt. Cattle are sacred in India. Goats are sacred in Syria. Elephants are sacred in Thailand. In Nara the animals worshiped are deer. Deer have been roaming the Kasuga Hills in these parts since before there was a written language, before there was a Japan. When...[ Click to read more ]
Outdoor Swimming Pools in Nagoya
Jun 30, 2016 By Bert Wishart
This summer, as the heat starts to rise and perhaps the kids start complaining of nothing to do in the holidays, what could be better than heading out and getting into the pool? All around Nagoya, between July 20th and August 31st, there are outdoor public swimming pools, meaning you can...[ Click to read more ]
Pay a Visit to Rokkosan Farm
Jun 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus
If you love experiencing the natural beauty of Japan, Kobe certainly has all the bases covered. And in addition to the natural scenery within and surrounding this port city, Kobe also offers some unique opportunities to get up close and personal with the animals and wildlife. One such place is...[ Click to read more ]
Enjoy a Night Cruise Along Hiroshima Bay this Summer
Jun 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus
What better way to see the beauty of the Hiroshima Bay and surrounding islands than from the deck of a boat or cruise ship? Though you can rent different water vehicles throughout the day for your own personal use, like kayaks or paddle boats, there’s something positively relaxing and wonderful...[ Click to read more ]
Enjoy Akashi’s Okura Beach
May 26, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Though there really isn’t a bad time to visit the Seto Inland Sea’s coastline alongside Akashi, the summer season is particularly incredible. With more people venturing outside and gathering to enjoy the mild temperatures and sunshine, Okura Beach provides the perfect setting to experience the best that summer has to...[ Click to read more ]
Aichi Beach Events, 2016
May 22, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Its getting to that time of year again when the thermostat starts to rise and thoughts of beaches spring to minds. Although Aichi isn’t necessarily famed for its beaches, there are plenty of nice places at which you and the family can play in the sea and catch a few...[ Click to read more ]
Get Lost in a Garden of Over 2.5 Million Lilies Blooming on Osaka Bay
Apr 23, 2016 By Justin Hanus
The sakura blossoms might have run their course, but for anyone around Osaka, a new flower season is just beginning that shouldn’t be missed. Before the summer heat really settles in along Osaka Bay, you can enjoy the sights and smells of 2.5 million lilies in full and colorful bloom....[ Click to read more ]
J League Soccer is Back!
Mar 28, 2016 By Bert Wishart
While sumo and baseball are the undoubted kings of Japanese sport, there is mounting evidence to say that, amongst the younger generations, soccer (サッカー) is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with. With the international women's teams winning the World cup in 2011 and finishing runners up in 2015,...[ Click to read more ]
Enoshima, Kanagawa’s Island Goddess
By Bert Wishart
Just 50 km southwest of Tokyo city center there lies an exquisite island of such natural beauty you wouldn't be surprised to find it inhabited by celestial beings. So be not surprised, because that is precisely what you will find. The island of Enoshima is the jewel in the crown in...[ Click to read more ]
