Embarkation and Disembarkation Card Changes at Airports in Japan
Jun 23, 2016 By
From April 1, 2016, changes were made to the format of the Disembarkation Card for Foreign Nationals, Embarkation and Disembarkation Card for Re-entrants, and the Embarkation Card for Foreign Nationals was discontinued. The new format will no longer have some boxes such as "nationality/region", "sex" and "passport number", and in order to prevent the omission of...[ Click to read more ]
Pay a Visit to Rokkosan Farm
Jun 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus
If you love experiencing the natural beauty of Japan, Kobe certainly has all the bases covered. And in addition to the natural scenery within and surrounding this port city, Kobe also offers some unique opportunities to get up close and personal with the animals and wildlife. One such place is...[ Click to read more ]
Enjoy a Night Cruise Along Hiroshima Bay this Summer
Jun 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus
What better way to see the beauty of the Hiroshima Bay and surrounding islands than from the deck of a boat or cruise ship? Though you can rent different water vehicles throughout the day for your own personal use, like kayaks or paddle boats, there’s something positively relaxing and wonderful...[ Click to read more ]
The Essential Gluten Free Guide to Japan
Jun 06, 2016 By
I found this article and thought, why reinvent the wheel? The first couple of paragraphs, including the hand-dandy linked table of contents, is pasted below. Please have a peek and if you are interested you can jump over to the extremely well written article on the topic over at www.legalnomads.com....[ Click to read more ]
Bicycling in Japan – Know the Laws
May 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart
The time has come again for commuters to abandon the stress and discomfort of the public transport system in favor of their trusty bicycle. Before you saddle up and join them, it is important to know the "rules of the road," or the laws governing riding a bicycle on the streets of Japan....[ Click to read more ]
Enjoy Akashi’s Okura Beach
May 26, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Though there really isn’t a bad time to visit the Seto Inland Sea’s coastline alongside Akashi, the summer season is particularly incredible. With more people venturing outside and gathering to enjoy the mild temperatures and sunshine, Okura Beach provides the perfect setting to experience the best that summer has to...[ Click to read more ]
Aichi Beach Events, 2016
May 22, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Its getting to that time of year again when the thermostat starts to rise and thoughts of beaches spring to minds. Although Aichi isn’t necessarily famed for its beaches, there are plenty of nice places at which you and the family can play in the sea and catch a few...[ Click to read more ]
Get Lost in a Garden of Over 2.5 Million Lilies Blooming on Osaka Bay
Apr 23, 2016 By Justin Hanus
The sakura blossoms might have run their course, but for anyone around Osaka, a new flower season is just beginning that shouldn’t be missed. Before the summer heat really settles in along Osaka Bay, you can enjoy the sights and smells of 2.5 million lilies in full and colorful bloom....[ Click to read more ]
Roppongi: Tokyo’s Contemporary City
Apr 01, 2016 By Ray Proper
Roppongi (六本木 ) is an area within Minato, Tokyo, and one of Tokyo’s most popular places among locals and foreigners alike. Roppongi is home to the famously lavish Roppongi Hills, many foreign embassies, and one of the most vibrant club scenes in Japan. It is located in the southern portion...[ Click to read more ]
J League Soccer is Back!
Mar 28, 2016 By Bert Wishart
While sumo and baseball are the undoubted kings of Japanese sport, there is mounting evidence to say that, amongst the younger generations, soccer (サッカー) is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with. With the international women's teams winning the World cup in 2011 and finishing runners up in 2015,...[ Click to read more ]
