Pedal Your Way Around Tokyo
May 30, 2023 By Michael Stigall
When living in and around a sprawling metropolis like Tokyo, getting from A to B can mean spending half of your day on trains, underground, or busses. Since the advent of smartphones, most of this time is gazing at a screen, meaning that you often miss out on the marvels...[ Click to read more ]
A Guide to Tokyo’s Many Baseball Teams
Mar 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall
It is hard to describe how popular baseball is in Japan. With the recent win at the World Baseball Classic over the USA, nobody can deny that Japanese baseball is the real deal anymore. And while every major city and region has a team, no place in Japan, or Earth...[ Click to read more ]
Water Sports in Hiroshima
Mar 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Are you raring to get into the water in Hiroshima and experience some fun activities? The good news is this Japanese city has plenty of waterways and facilities offering everything from a nice relaxing day out to a white-knuckle, thrill-seeking extravaganza. Here’s a selection of sports and activities to try...[ Click to read more ]
Paintballing at Kakamigahara
Feb 28, 2023 By Bert Wishart
If you're looking for an adrenaline-fueled activity to get the blood pumping, you might find that paintballing is the sport for you. From amateur enthusiasts to professional players, paintballing provides an exciting opportunity to experience a simulated combat scenario while promoting teamwork, strategic thinking, and physical fitness. It has become...[ Click to read more ]
It’s Time to Rel-Axe at Nagoya’s Axe Throwing Bar
Feb 27, 2023 By Bert Wishart
You know how it goes: you're up to your eyeballs in work, the boss has been riding you, the kids won't do what they're told, and this morning the cat mistook your slippers for a litter tray. But at least it's finally Friday, and you've got a chance to unwind...[ Click to read more ]
Sports Classes in Kumamoto
Feb 22, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Looking to participate in some sporting pursuits in Kumamoto? You can find plenty of municipal and private gyms and sports centers across the prefecture that offer multi-sports as well as a few facilities that specialise in particular activities. Here’s a quick rundown of where to go and what you can...[ Click to read more ]
Fire up the Exhilaration at Brave Point Airsoft Gym
Jan 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart
At the beginning of the year, many of you may have decided that it was time to get into shape, begin diets, and start an exercise routine. However, as we slide into February, there is a good chance that those best-laid plans have faded. And who can blame you? The...[ Click to read more ]
Strap on Your Skates in Kansai This Winter
Jan 21, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Ice skating has a long history as skates made of animal bones dating back 5,000 years were found at the bottom of a lake in Switzerland. It's unknown when the Japanese first strapped on their ice skates, but modern skating did not come organically to the country. According to Joseph...[ Click to read more ]
Ice Skating in Kanto
Dec 26, 2022 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 ]
Skiing in Hiroshima: Day and Weekend Trips!
Dec 25, 2022 By Matt Mangham
Hiroshima isn’t the first place that comes to mind when you think of skiing in Japan. We’re a long way from the Nagano Alps and even further from Hokkaido, but people do go skiing in the Prefecture or just over the border in Shimane. There are a number of options,...[ Click to read more ]
