Casting Your Net: Discover More about Japan with Podcasts
Feb 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart
So, you find yourself in Japan, and you want to immerse yourself in the culture, but you've got three fundamental problems: you can't speak the language well enough to flick on the TV and plop down in front of the various variety shows (believe me, you're not missing out there);...[ Click to read more ]
Top Hanami Sites near Hiroshima
Feb 25, 2023 By Admin
Hanami is what the Japanese call "flower viewing," especially cherry blossoms (桜 sakura) with friends and family. In modern practice, hanami is enjoyed, especially by the younger generations of Japan, with copious amounts of food and drink. The practice is so widespread that finding and securing a good spot in...[ Click to read more ]
Top Hanami Sites in Kumamoto
Feb 24, 2023 By Justin Hanus
With spring approaching fast, people's attention starts to Japan's Hanami season. Hanami means "flower viewing," and it's the annual period in Japan, usually around late March and early April when people gather in public spaces to watch the blooming of the country's cherry blossom (Sakura) trees. Hanami is a centuries-old...[ Click to read more ]
Sports Classes in Kumamoto
Feb 22, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Looking to participate in some sporting pursuits in Kumamoto? You can find plenty of municipal and private gyms and sports centers across the prefecture that offer multi-sports as well as a few facilities that specialise in particular activities. Here’s a quick rundown of where to go and what you can...[ Click to read more ]
Top Things to Do in Aso, Kumamoto
By Justin Hanus
Best known for being the largest inhabited caldera in the world, Aso in Kumamoto has plenty to offer. It offers fantastic hikes and cultural spots you won’t want to miss. 1. Mount Aso The main reason to come to Aso is to visit one of the largest active volcanoes in...[ Click to read more ]
Top Hanami Sites Near Kobe
Feb 20, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Spring is just around the corner, which means Hanami time is here again for many Japanese residents. Hanami means "flower viewing" in Japanese (from the Japanese for flower - "hana"), and, up and down the country, people gather together to spend time with each other and appreciate the beauty of...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Romantic Valentine Spots
Jan 30, 2023 By Michael Stigall
Valentine’s Day always sneaks up on me. Between recovering from Christmas and New Year's and dealing with some seriously cold Tokyo weather, it’s easy to forget that Valentine’s Day is mere weeks away. So assuming you’ve picked up your best chocolate from the nearest Department Store, the next step is...[ Click to read more ]
Fire up the Exhilaration at Brave Point Airsoft Gym
By Bert Wishart
At the beginning of the year, many of you may have decided that it was time to get into shape, begin diets, and start an exercise routine. However, as we slide into February, there is a good chance that those best-laid plans have faded. And who can blame you? The...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Japanese Gardens
By Michael Stigall
Let's be honest for a moment: Tokyo is an amazing place, but sometimes all that concrete and urban bustle can get to even the best of us. What does a person do on those kinds of days? Well, there is always a train out of town somewhere quieter, or maybe...[ Click to read more ]
Hot Coffee on a Winter Day: Hiroshima’s Best Cafés
Jan 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus
It's January. Suddenly, western Japan is a great deal colder than you imagined it would be. You want to go out but don't want to deal with the cold. What can you do? Whatever the weather, you can always enjoy a cup of hot coffee. Like the rest of Japan,...[ Click to read more ]
