Do You Know Nags? – Uncovering Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 6
Feb 28, 2024 By Bert Wishart
Whether you’re new in the city or are a Showa Gaijin, Nagoya is a city that always surprises. New restaurants, shops, and drinking establishments spring up all the time, and you can be wandering down an oft-trodden street and come across an ancient temple that you’ve never seen before. We...[ Click to read more ]
Bouldering in Tokyo in 2024
By Michael Stigall
I doubt that there is a single kid in the western world and a few from other places in the world who does not want to crawl the walls like a certain well-known web-slinging superhero. While most of those climbing feats aren’t possible, it is still possible to do some...[ Click to read more ]
Skate Parks in Kumamoto
Jan 30, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Skateboarding has increased in popularity across Japan since the Tokyo Olympics a few years ago, with many purpose-built indoor and outdoor parks appearing in recent times. Kumamoto has a pretty good skateboarding community that predates the Olympics and is surprisingly big for the city and prefecture of its size. You...[ Click to read more ]
Get Your Game Face on – Spocha, Japan’s Family-Friendly Sports and Gaming Entertainmant
Jan 29, 2024 By Bert Wishart
Do you love sports but rarely have a chance to play? Perhaps you've never swung a bat or tossed a ball in anger and always wanted to try. It could be that you love video games and singing, and you can't choose which to do. Or just maybe you want...[ Click to read more ]
Ice Skating Rinks in Kanto
Dec 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
For most of us from colder climates, it is hard to imagine winter without ice skating. Luckily, many in the metropolis share that view, and there is a wide selection of ice rinks to choose from. We’ve looked high and low for the best places to hit the ice this...[ Click to read more ]
Getting a Kick out of Karate – What’s it all about and where to do it in Nagoya
Nov 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart
When I was six years old, my parents signed me up at a local karate class. I’m not sure why; perhaps because, as the smallest kid in my class, they thought I’d need to toughen up to survive primary school, or maybe they just wanted me out of their hair...[ Click to read more ]
Sports Facilities in Hiroshima
Sep 28, 2023 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 ]
Public Sports Facilities in Tokyo
Aug 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall
Staying in shape in a big city like Tokyo can be a chore sometimes. I myself am a big fan of lifting weights and biking outdoors, but sometimes it seems cars and bad traffic along with the occassional bout of extreme weather can have me sidelined for days or weeks...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Sports Teams
Jul 31, 2023 By Bert Wishart
When you think of Japanese sports, there is a good chance that a martial art comes to mind. However, Japan as a nation is sports crazy, and though sumo is probably recognized as the national sport, a wide range of others are followed by local fanatics. Here in Aichi Prefecture,...[ Click to read more ]
Martial Arts Classes in Hiroshima
Jul 20, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Martial arts offer the chance to delve into some of the finer aspects of Japanese culture and tradition and provide the enjoyment of competitive sports and the opportunity for self-improvement. There are various forms of martial art that you can learn and a range of classes and facilities across Hiroshima...[ Click to read more ]
