Feel the Rhythm – Dance Classes and Groups in Nagoya

Jan 26, 2016 By Bert Wishart

Which is the best lord? Lord of the Flies? Lord of the Rings? Or Lord of the Dance? Silly question, I know, because it is obviously dance. There is nothing quite like putting on your dancing shoes and strutting your stuff, is there? Even if, like me, you have very little...[ Click to read more ]

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Sapporo Snow Festival 2016

Jan 20, 2016 By Bert Wishart

If you crave the wintery beauty of ice and snow, you might be interested in the Sapporo Snow Festival, where snow is not in short supply, at least partially thanks to organizers having it shipped in by the truckload. What is the Sapporo Snow Festival? One of Japan's most popular...[ Click to read more ]

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Watching the Rugby World Cup in Tokyo

Sep 11, 2015 By Bert Wishart

Whether you are a dyed in the wool 'egg chaser', or totally new to the sport, now is the time to get really interested in rugby. With origins going as far back as ancient Greece, it gained popularity and codification in Victorian era Britain, and is enjoyed all over the globe....[ Click to read more ]

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Martial Arts Lessons in English: Tokyo

Aug 13, 2015 By Bert Wishart

Whether you are a total beginner or a high ranking expert, there is something extremely special about learning a martial art in the nation of inception. As well as providing you with the skills necessary to progress in the sport, it also gives an invaluable insight into the background, culture...[ Click to read more ]

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F.C. Tokyo: A Rags to Soccer Riches Story

Apr 13, 2015 By Bert Wishart

Japan is a nation that thrives on its sporting endeavors, and while it may be baseball that grabs most of the headlines, soccer is not far behind as the second biggest team sport in popularity. In March the new J League season kicked off to much fanfare, and the citizens of...[ Click to read more ]

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Ice Hockey in Nagoya

Apr 02, 2015 By Ray Proper

Did you know there are at least 5 ice hockey teams in and around Nagoya? From children’s to adult teams, there is no reason to go without just because you live in Japan! You can find the list of rinks and the team affiliations below. [spacer height="1px"] Osu Skate Center Downtown...[ Click to read more ]

HSBC Sevens World Series Tokyo Sevens

Mar 13, 2015 By

Rugby sevens is a variation of the standard rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players, instead of the usual 15, competing in shorter matches generally during summer months. Sevens is popular with professional and amateur players throughout the world.  Besides the many multi-sport events where games are...[ Click to read more ]

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Dive on in – Public Swimming Pools in Tokyo

Nov 11, 2014 By Bert Wishart

Swimming is, it is often stated, perhaps the best form of exercise, and as a nation that takes its health particularly seriously, it is perhaps no surprise to find that there are swimming pools for public use all over Japan. So, whether it is to improve stamina, help with muscle...[ Click to read more ]

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