Mt. Fuji Is Not Just A Mountain To Be Climbed!!
Jul 09, 2019 By Admin
Having climbed Mt. Fuji 3 times, I can understand many wanting to get out of anything to do with Mt. Fuji! “Want to go to Mt Fuji?” “Not, if you are climbing it…………….!!” However, there is actually much more to do around Mt. Fuji than just climb it or take...[ Click to read more ]
Blood on the Tracks: See Keirin Cycle Racing in Nagoya
Jul 08, 2019 By Bert Wishart
If you have ever seen track bicycle racing in a velodrome or on TV during the Olympics, you would consider events such as pursuit, omnium and time trials as exhilarating, high-speed, but ultimately combat-free sports. In Japan's favorite cycle event, 'keirin' racing, though high-tempo and exciting, stands out for its...[ Click to read more ]
Sumatakyo Gorge, Crossing Bridges in Beauty
By Bert Wishart
Japan is full of beautiful, breathtaking destinations, but the age of social media is driving travel within the country even further. Who doesn't want a photo of themselves beneath the shrine gate of Miyajima as the sun rises? Or how about the snow with the onsen monkeys? Or within the...[ Click to read more ]
Popular Neighborhoods for Expats in Kobe
Jun 20, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is a major Japanese port city and the country's sixth largest municipality. Influenced by western cultures since the 19th century and attractively situated between mountains and sea, the city has become the choice of a growing number of expats drawn to the cosmopolitan lifestyle options and international schools. Around...[ Click to read more ]
Cool Biz – What is it, and Where Can You Get It?
May 29, 2019 By Bert Wishart
The summer has felt upon us for some time now, with the thermostat rising as quickly as the humidity, and although officially the season does not begin until June 22, for many businesses summer started from the end of the Golden Week holiday. That is because the first day of...[ Click to read more ]
Suikawari: A Cracking Good Summer Sport
May 28, 2019 By Justin Hanus
There are so many things you can do for fun at the beach on a hot summer day. Swim in the surf, play volleyball, build a sandcastle, relax on a towel and enjoy a cool beverage, and wiggle your toes in the sand. How about taking a stick and cracking...[ Click to read more ]
The Kawaii Rejection of Society
May 23, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Japan is in the grips of a cult. But this is no religious extremism or political fanaticism. This cult is pink, it's fluffy, and its ringleader is a cat with no mouth. I am, of course talking about 'kawaii,' the cult of cute that inspires so much of Japanese society....[ Click to read more ]
Healthy Living Activities in Kobe
May 22, 2019 By Justin Hanus
With the second highest life expectancy in the world at an average of just under 84 years, Japan has a good reputation for healthy living. Expats relocating to Kobe can take advantage of the good quality natural environment, healthy foods and various facilities available in the city to keep themselves...[ Click to read more ]
Great Walks in Kobe for Great Weather!
By Justin Hanus
With nearby mountains and plenty of parks and scenic attractions, Kobe is a pleasant city to explore by foot. Many of its tourist attractions are within walking distance of each other and there are routes further afield for those who want something more exerting. Whether you're after a proper hike...[ Click to read more ]
Sakushima, Aichi’s Art Island
May 17, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Sakushima is a small island in the sparkling Mikawa bay to the east of Nagoya which, together with Himakajima and Shinojima, makes up the Aichi Archipelago. Small it may be, but it is absolutely packed with things to do. Seeing Sakushima Island Sakushima is a delightful little island, and when...[ Click to read more ]
