Bikesharing In Tokyo
Mar 26, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
It’s been almost eight years since the concept of bikesharing hit Japan’s shores in the Minato-Mirai and Kannai districts of Yokohama, but even though you can find some 87 different bikeshare organizations and companies operating in the country, most people here have no idea it exists; quite odd in a...[ Click to read more ]
Miyako Odori – Geisha Dancing in Kyoto
By Bert Wishart
The geisha is perhaps one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan, an icon that conjures up images of beauty, grace and a time of pre-industrial Japanese tradition. Perhaps the most famous geisha are the geiko of Kyoto (geisha translates as “person of the arts”, yet the geisha of Kyoto prefer the...[ Click to read more ]
8 Most Popular Hiking Tours in the Kansai Region
Mar 23, 2018 By Justin Hanus
One of the best ways to enjoy a new place is to walk around and visit the attractions. But if you’re up for adventures that take hours of marveling beautiful landscapes and historical sites, it calls for leisurely hikes along popular trails and pilgrimage routes. Many countries boast of the...[ Click to read more ]
8 Things to Do on Awaji Island near Kobe
Feb 26, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Island life is always serene and stress free. There’s that come hither idea of jumping on a boat and going on an adventure in a place where time is barely moving and life is stripped to its bare essentials. What better way to spend a relaxing weekend on an island...[ Click to read more ]
8 Most Popular Samurai Castles in the Kansai Region
By Justin Hanus
The Shogunate has been the most influential and highly esteemed form of government that began in Medieval Japan when the Imperial Court announced its birth through Minamoto no Yoritomo. Although the Imperial Palace still existed and headed the religious and bureaucratic leadership, the Shogunate became the de facto form of...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Day Trips: Hamamatsu
Feb 12, 2018 By Admin
Hamamatsu, the second largest city in Shizuoka Prefecture, is not necessarily known as a centre for tourism and sightseeing. However, the city, that grew in importance during the Tokugawa era as a trading town with the major Tokaido and Shinano highways meeting there, has plenty to recommend it. Surrounded by...[ Click to read more ]
Getting Potty About Pottery in Seto
Feb 01, 2018 By Bert Wishart
Today Aichi is thought of as the industrial hub of Japan, with many of the nation's top manufacturing companies based here. But did you know that this reputation goes back quite some time? To the early 13th century in fact... The Birthplace of Japanese Ceramics Although Japan has one of the...[ Click to read more ]
Soldiering on at The Battlefields of Nagakute
By Bert Wishart
Visit the grounds of one of Japan's most historic battles. When considering Japanese history, most people will think of two key places: Kyoto and Tokyo. The former was for long the country's capital, is steeped in tradition, and was home to the Imperial family; while the latter - in the...[ Click to read more ]
More Apps to Get the Most Out of Tokyo
Jan 31, 2018 By Jason Gatewood
We’re back again to give you a few more good apps to try out on your smartphone or tablet to make life a bit easier here in the Metropolis for you. For more iphone apps, and android apps for living in Japan, click those links. Trash Day Alarm As we’ve...[ Click to read more ]
The Five Best Buddhist Temples in Kansai
Jan 24, 2018 By Justin Hanus
If you fancy spending a day or two checking out the beauty and serenity of some of Japan's finest Buddhist temples, it's worth heading to the Kansai region. There are over 2000 temples in Kansai, many of them UNESCO listed heritage sites attracting yearly visitors from across the globe. The...[ Click to read more ]
