Family Fun at Moricoro Park
Mar 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart
When one thinks of Nagoya's parks there is a good chance that either Tsuruma Koen in Showa-ku or Meijo Koen in Kita-ku spring to mind, and there is a good chance that you haven't even heard of Moricoro Park. And that's a real shame, because there is loads to see and...[ Click to read more ]
Top 5 Spring Hiking Destinations in Japan
Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
With 73% of Japan’s land mass being mountains, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts certainly have their pick of gorgeous terrain to explore throughout the country. Of course there are some popular highlights that should remain repeat offenders on your Japan bucket list, like Mount Fuji. But if you’re interested in some...[ Click to read more ]
No More Mamachari! Where to get Good Bikes in Tokyo
By Bert Wishart
Tokyo is such a marvelous city to explore, which is why it is a shame that we spend so much time on trains and subways being ferried from one place to another, never really getting to understand the lay of the land. The best way to really understand the city...[ Click to read more ]
Baseball in Hiroshima with The Toyo Carp
Mar 22, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Baseball in Japan Nippon Professional Baseball (an organization similar to the USA's MLB) consists of two leagues, the Central League (Chunichi Dragons, Hanshin Tigers, Hiroshima Toyo Carp, Tokyo Yakult Swallows, Yokohama DeNA BayStars, and the Yomiuri Giants) and the Pacific League (Chiba Lotte Marines, Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks, Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, Orix Buffaloes, Saitama Seibu Lions, and...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Fit – Ex-pat Friendly Gyms Around Nagoya
Mar 15, 2017 By Bert Wishart
If like me you have gained a few extra pounds over the winter – Christmas and the various new year festivities will do that to you – you may be thinking of the coming summer months and wanting to get back into shape. One of the best ways to do...[ Click to read more ]
“Peacecle” Rental Bicycles in Hiroshima – Easy!
By Jade Brischke
Spring is a great time to get out and take advantage of the lovely weather, and one of the best ways to explore Hiroshima (and get fit at the same time!) is to try the Hiroshima City Rental Cycles known as 'Peacecle.' At just 1000 yen (plus tax) per day....[ Click to read more ]
Getting fit – The Best Places to Run in Tokyo
Feb 27, 2017 By Bert Wishart
If like me you have gained a few extra pounds over the winter - Christmas and the various new year festivities will do that to you - you may be thinking of the coming summer months and wanting to get back into shape. There are plenty of ways you can...[ Click to read more ]
Getting to know you: Osu, Nagoya
Feb 26, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Between Nagoya's central transport area of Meieki (Nagoya Station) in the west, and the lively shopping and commerce hub of Sakae in the east lies Osu, one of the city's more interesting and eclectic areas. Centered around its covered shopping arcade, Osu has an atmosphere similar to Tokyo's Harajuku, with aging hippies happily rubbing shoulders with...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Best Bicycle Shops
Feb 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Nagoya, with its wide roads and ample cycle paths, is a marvelous city to cycle around, so it is such a shame that so many people choose to clog up the sidewalks with their 'mamachari' bicycles. According to the Japanese National Police Agency, there were 71.551 million bicycles in Japan in...[ Click to read more ]
English Speaking Yoga Studios in Osaka
Feb 21, 2017 By Justin Hanus
If you’ve been in Osaka for some time, you’re probably familiar with the many different gyms and fitness centers scattered throughout the city. For anyone looking for a place to work out, the most approachable options are likely the brightly lit, cardio machine-filled gyms that tend to take over entire...[ Click to read more ]
