Tour de Nagoya – See Nagoya in a Day
Aug 23, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Summer is a time for cycling, with the Tour de France the world's most famous race. Of course, there is no equivalent in our fair city of Nagoya, so I thought I would come up with one. But this is not a superhuman challenge of endurance like 'le Tour,' but...[ Click to read more ]
Shopping Online in Japan – Internet Shopping!
Aug 21, 2021 By Ray Proper
You are not going to get complaints from me about living in Japan. I am generally happy here, but still, I prefer to use products and eat foods from my own country in many cases; decent peanut butter, for example. Maybe in your case, Vegemite? There are lots of products...[ Click to read more ]
Farms & Zoos in Kobe
Aug 18, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Spending time with animals is a great way to switch off and unwind for a few hours. Whether you want to get up close and pet or admire from a distance, a trip to a local zoo or farm can make for the ideal family day out. Here is a...[ Click to read more ]
Indoor Sports in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
With Tokyo having just hosted the summer Olympic games, interest in sporting pursuits is probably high across Japan. Now is a good time to check out Kobe’s many sporting facilities and classes. Here are some suggestions that might appeal to sports fans, from those wanting to give themselves a proper...[ Click to read more ]
The Shimanami Kaido trail – Bicycling in Hiroshima
Aug 08, 2021 By Bert Wishart
With the weather finally beginning to cool down, it is time to look back at outdoor activities. Before the long winter sets back in, it’s best to take advantage of the natural beauty that the Seto Inland Sea offers, and the popular way to do this is cycling. Over the...[ Click to read more ]
Cycle Routes Near Nagoya
Jul 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
With the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France already done and Vuelta e Espana soon to come, you may be feeling inspired to get on your road bike and put some kilometers in your legs. However, living in the middle of the city, you may feel like there is...[ Click to read more ]
Best BBQ Spots in Kobe
Jul 19, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Summer is here, which means the chance to head outside and eat in the open air. The BBQ may not be quite as popular in Japan as it is in the West, but many still relish the chance to heat some meat and vegetables over the coals and have themselves...[ Click to read more ]
Get a Kick Out of Japan – Finding Martial Arts in Nagoya
Jun 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you have just a passing interest or have studied for years, something is amazing about learning a martial art in the land of its conception, as well as giving you the skills necessary to improve in the sport; doing so also provides an unparalleled insight into the background, culture,...[ Click to read more ]
The Wacky World of Japanese Deathmatch Wrestling
By Bert Wishart
Back when I lived in the UK, one of my co-workers told me about how, in his free time, he was a member of a local pro-wrestling team. I was completely shocked. Not the fact that a grown man was into wrestling - though in my mind it was just...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s COVID-19 Tracking App – What You Need to Know
Jun 25, 2021 By Bert Wishart
As a response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Japan's government has released a tracking application that will notify its users if they have been in close proximity to an individual who has shown symptoms of the virus. With Japan significantly reducing its lockdown measures over recent weeks, there are genuine...[ Click to read more ]
