Suma Aqualife Park: A Full Day of Fun at Suma Beach in Kobe
Jun 28, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Kobe is a city built on the water and Suma Seaside Park is the people's link to the sea. Suma Beach stretches for two kilometres and offers white sand framed by pine trees; it is a fixture on the annual list of the country's best beaches. Summer means sunbathing and...[ Click to read more ]
Cutting the Rug Japanese Style – Take a Japanese Dance Class with WAK
By Justin Hanus
For the first 40 years of her life Michi Ogawa was "an ordinary housewife with no experience working outside the home." She prepared meals, looked after her four children, and drove her professor husband to his classrooms. She was well-educated and traveled often with her family. On her journeys, Ogawa...[ Click to read more ]
Disposal of Large Garbage and Electrical Items in Tokyo
Jun 12, 2017 By
First, contact your ward’s disposal office to make a reservation for the collection of your items. Please note that there will be a small fee for the disposal of these items. Large Garbage Items that are approximately 30 cm X 30 cm X 30 cm or larger (i.e. furniture, bedding etc.)....[ Click to read more ]
Cool Down with Shaved Ice This Summer
May 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
If it is summer in Japan it is time for kakigori. Kakigori is the nation's traditional hot weather treat - a mound of shaved ice sweetened with condensed milk and flavored with fruit or syrups. You can get your kakigori fix just about anywhere - in coffee shops, restaurants, at...[ Click to read more ]
Water Delivery Service in Tokyo
May 19, 2017 By
The following is a list of companies, which deliver mineral water and offer services in English. Crystal Clear Waters http://ccwaters.jp/en/ mail-e@ccwaters.jp 0120-61-4711(9:00-17:30 Weekdays) Tree trial Rental water server fees: With route delivery of minimum three bottles per month JPY 6,480 a year Without route delivery JPY 10,080 a year...[ Click to read more ]
13th Annual Charity Soccer Tournament in Yokohama
Apr 18, 2017 By Ray Proper
Once again our annual Charity Soccer day is fast approaching, and with the current struggles we see around the world from famine in Africa to humanitarian crisis' is Europe & the middle east, our beneficiary Refugees International Japan (RIJ), is in much need of our and your ongoing support. Please...[ Click to read more ]
Take a Tour of Hakutsuru Sake Brewery in Kobe
Apr 17, 2017 By Justin Hanus
In Japan, there are many ways to enjoy the tradition of sake. The rice wine has a long history in Asia, and the art of preparing it, serving it, and drinking it has been passed down across generations for centuries. Although picking up a bottle on your own or ordering...[ Click to read more ]
Getting a Pet in Japan
By Bert Wishart
For some people nothing completes a family like an additional member in the form of a pet. Whether it is a cat, dog, or something a little less orthodox, it can be really nice having a companion around the home. Pets in Japan The most popular pets in Japan are...[ Click to read more ]
It’s Strawberry Harvest Season near Tokyo
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Japan’s vivid changing seasons are not only beautiful to witness, but they can also be very delicious to taste! Throughout the year across the country, various produce farms take their turn growing and harvesting fresh fruits and vegetables. Instead of waiting for these healthy treats to arrive at the local...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Takes the Lead In Japanese Fashion
By Justin Hanus
It was the late 1800s when promotionally minded French dress designers began hiring women to wear their latest creations to high-profile public events like parades and horse races right on the streets of Paris. It was not long before retailers in New York brought the concept with them back to...[ Click to read more ]
