Fall for Nagoya; What to do in Autumn near Nagoya
Sep 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Can you feel that? That feeling that a weight has lifted from your shoulders? That's right, the oppressive Japanese summer has gone, and autumn is finally with us. The fall is widely said to be Japan's favorite season, as not only is it that brief respite between the crushing heat...[ Click to read more ]
Tour de Nagoya – See Nagoya in a Day
Aug 23, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Summer is a time for cycling, with the Tour de France the world's most famous race. Of course, there is no equivalent in our fair city of Nagoya, so I thought I would come up with one. But this is not a superhuman challenge of endurance like 'le Tour,' but...[ Click to read more ]
Indoor Sports in Kobe
Aug 18, 2021 By Justin Hanus
With Tokyo having just hosted the summer Olympic games, interest in sporting pursuits is probably high across Japan. Now is a good time to check out Kobe’s many sporting facilities and classes. Here are some suggestions that might appeal to sports fans, from those wanting to give themselves a proper...[ Click to read more ]
Cycle Routes Near Nagoya
Jul 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
With the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France already done and Vuelta e Espana soon to come, you may be feeling inspired to get on your road bike and put some kilometers in your legs. However, living in the middle of the city, you may feel like there is...[ Click to read more ]
Get a Kick Out of Japan – Finding Martial Arts in Nagoya
Jun 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you have just a passing interest or have studied for years, something is amazing about learning a martial art in the land of its conception, as well as giving you the skills necessary to improve in the sport; doing so also provides an unparalleled insight into the background, culture,...[ Click to read more ]
The Wacky World of Japanese Deathmatch Wrestling
By Bert Wishart
Back when I lived in the UK, one of my co-workers told me about how, in his free time, he was a member of a local pro-wrestling team. I was completely shocked. Not the fact that a grown man was into wrestling - though in my mind it was just...[ Click to read more ]
Get into Martial Arts in Hiroshima
May 26, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Whether you are a total noobie or a highly qualified master, there is something eminently special about learning a martial art in the nation of its inception. As well as providing you with the skills necessary to improve in the sport, it also offers an invaluable insight into the background,...[ Click to read more ]
Skate Parks in Kansai
Apr 19, 2021 By Justin Hanus
Skateboarding has grown in popularity across Japan in recent years increased by the fact that it is due to make its debut as a sport at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Skate parks are not as common as in the US or in Europe, where they can be found in...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Five Teams of Summer: Baseball in Kanto
Mar 27, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Japan is a modern-day mecca of sports, having hosted several tournaments in the past and being the hosts of the upcoming World Rugby Cup this fall and the 2020 Summer Games. Answering the question, "what sports do you follow" with soccer or rugby will get you into a long conversation...[ Click to read more ]
Mountain Biking in Japan
Mar 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Being such a mountainous country, Japan is a fantastic place to go mountain biking. There are excellent spots at which you can hop on a bike and fly down a trail right across the land. Whether you are into downhill, dirt jumps, freeride or cross country, a beginner (like me),...[ Click to read more ]
