Your Summer Must-Eats
Jul 31, 2024 By William Farrow
Summers in Nagoya are hot. Hot and humid. Humid and miserable. Miserable an...you know what, let's stop there. While the summer heat often is at the forefront of everyone's mind, there are some excellent food choices out there for residents that are worth braving the heat and humidity. Furthermore, residents...[ Click to read more ]
Your Guide to Bugs, Wanted and Unwanted
By William Farrow
Bugs are usually at the bottom of the invited guests list for any residence. Japan is home to a rather diverse amount of insects from cute butterflies to large, venomous centipedes normally found only in the recesses of our nightmares. Summertime brings increased insect activity all over the country, which...[ Click to read more ]
Surviving Summer Weekends with Kids
By William Farrow
With summer comes summer vacation. What was once a strong, fond memory of days with no school or responsibility and the only challenge being determining which order to play with what toys takes a stark change in tone and goals when you find yourself on the parental side. Remote workers...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Homework: Things to Mind and Enjoy
By William Farrow
As we head into August, residents of Japan will begin wrestling with a month that continues the beats of July: Extreme heat coupled with high humidity and typhoons from time to time. While the cicadas may calm down during the month of August, seasoned residents know that the heat most...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Find the Straw Hat Pirates in Kumamoto
Jul 29, 2024 By Justin Hanus
The creator of One Piece, Eiichiro Oda, grew up in Kumamoto. After an earthquake severely damaged the city in 2016, he started a revival project in partnership with the prefecture to reconstruct the city. To commemorate his contribution, the prefecture installed Straw Hat Pirate statues around Kumamoto. Although there was...[ Click to read more ]
Bike & Scooter Rental in Kobe
By Justin Hanus
Cycling is a popular, affordable and eco-friendly way of traveling around Japanese cities. There are many cycle paths and routes as well as dedicated lanes on busy roads. Recent years have seen a boom in modern e-bikes and e-scooters that can now be seen alongside the more traditional city bikes,...[ Click to read more ]
Cooling off with a Dip – Summer Swimming in Hiroshima
Jul 28, 2024 By Hugh Cann
Let’s face it – there are few things more refreshing on a hot summer’s day than leaping into cool outdoor water. If you live in Hiroshima prefecture, you will find several lovely beaches filled with golden sand and looking out towards the Seto Inland Sea, plus purpose-built outdoor water facilities...[ Click to read more ]
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat
Jun 28, 2024 By Admin
As you may have noticed, we experience scorching temperatures here in Japan, and it is crucial to take precautions to ensure your safety and well-being during such periods. Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially if not properly managed. To help you navigate through this challenging weather, here are...[ Click to read more ]
Renting a Car in Kobe
Jun 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Renting a car in Kobe is a useful alternative to buying or importing a vehicle if living in or moving to the city. Although Kobe has a great public transport system, having a car gives you more scope to explore the city’s many attractions without having to worry about vehicle...[ Click to read more ]
Starting a Business in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
With the 4th highest GDP in the world, Japan is a hotspot for entrepreneurs across the world and encourages international trade. Expats looking to start their own business in the country should consider Hiroshima. Although it doesn’t have a financial climate on the same level as Tokyo or Osaka, it’s...[ Click to read more ]
