A Call To Action – Nagoya NGOs at Which You Can Make a Difference
Feb 25, 2020 By Bert Wishart
From the environment to animal rights to families living below the poverty line, there are unfortunately a broad number of issues that plague our society. Fortunately, there are a number of groups and NGOs out there in Nagoya that are striving to counteract them, and you too can join them....[ Click to read more ]
Volunteering in Tokyo
Feb 20, 2020 By Bert Wishart
When living in a new country, it can be a great thing to offer your free time to help the local community. One such way is volunteering for a nonprofit organization (NPO). Volunteering has a lot of upsides and a few downsides. It is a great way to meet new...[ Click to read more ]
Watching Sumo matches in Jungyo Exhibition Tour
Feb 10, 2020 By Admin
Watching sumo is one of the most authentic attractions in Japan. The annual grand tournaments are held only in odd months; January, May, and September in Tokyo, March in Osaka, July in Nagoya, and November in Fukuoka. You don't want to miss the tournament matches if you happen to be...[ Click to read more ]
Preventing Washing Machine Drain Odors
Jan 31, 2020 By Admin
Washing machines are great, but they do require a bit of work to keep them clean and odor-free. Preventing odors from the drain trap under the Washing machine is simple enough, and makes your home so much better! If you use a front load washer, sometimes bad odors come from the...[ Click to read more ]
Setsubun Festivals in Hiroshima – Out With the Bad, in With the Good!
By Hugh Cann
Each year, on the third of February, harried fathers across Japan put on paper demon masks and are pelted with roasted soybeans by their children, who cry “Oni wa soto, Fuku wa uchi!” (Demon out, Fortune in!) until dad flees out the front door into the night air. Or turns...[ Click to read more ]
Try Sumo Wrestler Cuisine at a Chanko Nabe Hotpot Restaurant in Tokyo
Jan 28, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
Of course, you know about Japan’s national sport, sumo. If not, then here are a few ways to familiarize yourself with this original form of wrestling. You might ask yourself, how do those guys gain all that weight, but still maintain their stamina and flexibility? Despite what you might think, sumo...[ Click to read more ]
Valentine’s Traditions in Kansai
By Justin Hanus
If you have a special “other half” in your life, chances are that you might have Valentine’s Day on your mind pretty soon. Valentine’s Day is done a little differently in Japan but it has become a big occasion over the past half a century or so. If you’re living...[ Click to read more ]
Personal Information, Encryption, and the Relocation Process
Jan 22, 2020 By Admin
To start, a reminder that Japan Info Swap is a part of The H&R Group, which provides a wide range of real estate, relocation, staffing, and life-enrichment service in Japan. This blog was created to help communicate the information, knowledge, and expert advice of the H&R Group family of companies to their clients....[ Click to read more ]
Tips for Staying Warm in the Winter in Japan
Jan 21, 2020 By Justin Hanus
The weather can be quite extreme in Japan. Whereas there are sweltering-hot days in the summer, the winter can bring freezing temperatures and even snow, particularly in the north of the country. If you’re unused to cold weather — or just low temperatures in poorly insulated buildings — you may...[ Click to read more ]
Exercise Activities in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
With the new year underway, many people will have made resolutions to lose those extra Christmas pounds or embark on a new healthier lifestyle. If you've come into 2020 looking to get into better physical shape, here is a guide on where to find exercise activities in Kobe. Gym sessions...[ Click to read more ]
