Diving into the Many Pools of Tokyo
Jun 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall
As you may have already noticed, summers in Tokyo can be pretty sweltering. The heat brings with it many questions, such as how to deal with hot and sticky public transport, which new and improved sports drink will quench your eternal thirst, or how to drag yourself away from the...[ Click to read more ]
Out and About: Day Trips in Hiroshima
Apr 28, 2022 By William Farrow
No doubt, Hiroshima city has a lot to do and see. However, like all cities, residents may eventually find themselves in a rut when it comes to entertainment. Fortunately, Hiroshima prefecture itself offers a lot for those willing to go out and explore. Here are a few suggested places to...[ Click to read more ]
River Deep, Mountain High – Kayak and Rafting Tours in Gifu
By Bert Wishart
If you ask pretty much anyone from Gifu, "What is your home prefecture like?" then there is a strong possibility that they will bring up the cleanliness of the water. From someone like myself who grew up in a British coastal town - not many of which are known for...[ Click to read more ]
Exploring Chita Peninsula – Family Fun in the Aichi Sun
Apr 25, 2022 By Bert Wishart
With the weather finally taking a turn for the better and the cherry blossoms dropping their flowers, it is that time of year when you might think about heading for the coast, and around Nagoya, that means the Chita Peninsula to the south of the city. Though not as renowned...[ Click to read more ]
Might As Well Jump: Get Air in Hiroshima
Mar 31, 2022 By William Farrow
Spring is here, and it is tempting to be out all day, but what if you need a little spring in your step? A little bounce in your walk? A reason to jump out of bed? Get Air in Hiroshima is an indoor complex that revolves around jumping, bouncing, and finding...[ Click to read more ]
Golfing Around Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
Being so filled with people, one could be forgiven for thinking that Tokyo is not the best place to spoil a good walk, to paraphrase Mark Twain. However, there are many fantastic and world-class golf courses around the capital. Of course, there are many roof-top driving ranges where you can hammer...[ Click to read more ]
Climbing the Walls – Bouldering in Tokyo
Jan 24, 2022 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 doesn’t 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 serious...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Fun In and Around Hiroshima
Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall
Wintertime in Hiroshima means many things to many people. To some people, it means oysters, mikan, and nihonshu. These are great winter indulgences, but they are for a different article. Today we are going to talk about winter options in Hiroshima. You see, while the rest of Japan either goes...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Sports in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Fancy putting on a pair of skis or skates and indulging in a spot of winter sports? With plenty of yearly snow and several mountains, Japan is a good location for winter activities, although it’s maybe not the first place that springs to mind in terms of sports for the...[ Click to read more ]
Round One Spocha is the Mother of all Game Centers
Dec 26, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
What place in Japan has a gazillion flashy lights, dazzling video screens, ear-busting loud noises and is teeming with people pressing their luck on games of chance and skill? Nope, not the pachinko parlor, but a more wholesome (maybe) way of sinking your hard-earned yen into oblivion: Game Centers. These...[ Click to read more ]
