Animal Rescue Kansai (ARK)
Apr 25, 2017 By
ARK is a non-profit, non-governmental private organization with the aim of forming a network of people who love animals, believe in sharing their lives with them, and who work actively to rescue them from suffering. ARK was established in 1990 and became officially recognized as an NPO (Non-Profit Organization) in...[ Click to read more ]
Rain, Rain Go Away: Surviving Hiroshima’s Rainy Season
Apr 24, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Rainy season is coming! For those of you new to Japan and especially those who are unfamiliar with this kind of weather… let’s just say it will be an experience. Rainy season or tsuyu is the part of summer that no one likes or appreciates, unless of course you’re a...[ Click to read more ]
Talk to the Animals at Asa Zoo in Hiroshima
By Jade Brischke
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park, better known as Asa Zoo, is the local place that families and couples go to see wild animals in a relatively ‘natural’ habitat. The zoo has all the big animals that you normally find at zoos, but also offers some special attractions like the Japanese...[ Click to read more ]
13th Annual Charity Soccer Tournament in Yokohama
Apr 18, 2017 By Ray Proper
Once again our annual Charity Soccer day is fast approaching, and with the current struggles we see around the world from famine in Africa to humanitarian crisis' is Europe & the middle east, our beneficiary Refugees International Japan (RIJ), is in much need of our and your ongoing support. Please...[ Click to read more ]
Day Trips From Tokyo – Kamakura, the Kyoto of the East
Apr 17, 2017 By Bert Wishart
When tourist destinations claim to 'have it all', you can generally presume that this is short hand for 'there are a few things that are okay, but nothing of particular great note'. However, when it comes to Kamakura, a city with abundant nature, fantastic food, sports and an illustrious historical heritage, it is...[ Click to read more ]
Getting a Pet in Japan
By Bert Wishart
For some people nothing completes a family like an additional member in the form of a pet. Whether it is a cat, dog, or something a little less orthodox, it can be really nice having a companion around the home. Pets in Japan The most popular pets in Japan are...[ Click to read more ]
Japanese Language Schools in Nagoya
Apr 12, 2017 By Ray Proper
Studying Japanese is an excellent way to make your time in Japan more valuable and fun, in addition to improving your ability to interact and understand your Japanese co-workers. From private lessons or part-time courses to full-time options, there are plenty of opportunities to dive into learning Japanese. Here is...[ Click to read more ]
Welcome the Warmer Weather with 6 Natural Escapes in Kobe
Mar 27, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Situated between the sea and an impressive mountain range, Kobe boasts an array of stunning outdoor escapes located within and just beyond the bustling port city. Kobe might not be as massive an industrial and commercial center as some of its neighboring cities, but that doesn’t stop tourists and locals...[ Click to read more ]
Yomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers – a Great Baseball Rivalry
Mar 26, 2017 By Bert Wishart
When the Tokugawa Shogunate finally wrested political control from Osaka and moved the seat of power to Edo in 1615, few could have imagined that four hundred years later animosity and hostilities between the two cities would remain. However each spring, the battle recommences in the form of the perennial contest...[ Click to read more ]
Clam Gathering at Nishikinohama Beach Park
Mar 24, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Although this park is most famous for sea bathing and various water sport activities from July to August each year, during the off-season there are still quite a few unique activities to take part in. Digging for clams along the shore is one such activity, and it is possible every...[ Click to read more ]
