Owning Pets in Kansai
Sep 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Are you moving to Kansai with a furry (or scaly) friend or looking to get one after settling in? Luckily, Japan is very pet-friendly, so you shouldn’t have too many problems if you follow the necessary guidelines. Here’s a brief overview of what you need to know. Popular pets in...[ Click to read more ]
Sports Facilities in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
If you're a sports or keep fit enthusiast moving to the Hiroshima area, you'll be pleased to hear there are plenty of sports facilities across the prefecture that provide a wide range of activities. Here are some of the best ones. Hiroshima Prefectural Sports Center Hiroshima's largest sports facility. Located...[ Click to read more ]
Expat Community Support in Kumamoto
By Justin Hanus
Finding your feet when you relocate to a new country or area can take a while. What are the registration procedures, if any? Where can you go to meet new people? This is where expat groups and networks can come in—usually founded and led by people who have been in...[ Click to read more ]
Best Gyms in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Whether living in Kobe or spending some time in the city, you may want to hit the gym at some point. You have plenty of options, including day passes (which are called “visitor” in Japan). You’ll need an ID, such as your passport, to join a gym. You’ll also need...[ Click to read more ]
Volunteering in the Tokyo Area
Sep 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
When living in a new country, offering your free time to help the local community can be a great thing. 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 people when...[ Click to read more ]
Visit Miyoshi City in Hiroshima Prefecture
By Matt Mangham
I've already tried to lure you out to Mibu's rice fields. At the risk of being too insistent on the charms of the countryside, let me also suggest that it's time for a visit to Miyoshi. Miyoshi is a beautiful little city, the largest town in Hiroshima prefecture that isn't on...[ Click to read more ]
Top Things to Do Around Mount Yoshino
Aug 30, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site called "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage routes in the Kii Mountain Range," Mount Yoshino is an important cultural site as well as a spot of natural beauty. Visitors flock here during the cherry blossom season, but there are many things to see and do...[ Click to read more ]
Exploring the Kumano Kodo
By Justin Hanus
The pilgrimage routes of the Kumano Kodo in Kansai have existed for more than 1,000 years. They were established as a way for people to visit sacred sites around the Kii Peninsula, but today they are a popular destination for hikers. The most important spots along the trails are three...[ Click to read more ]
Ideas for a Trip to Mount Misen
By Justin Hanus
Although Miyajima is most famous for its floating torii gate, there’s enough to do to spend several days on the island. One top place to visit is the sacred Mount Misen, which is the highest mountain on the island and is located within the Itsukushima Shrine World Heritage area. You...[ Click to read more ]
Top Things to Do and See in Yamato
By Justin Hanus
Although it’s most famous for Tsujun Bridge, there’s much more to see and do in Yamato. Have a few ideas in mind before you go to make the most of your time in the town. 1. Tsujun Bridge The reason Tsujun Bridge is famous is that it dates back to...[ Click to read more ]
