Scouting in Nagoya
Aug 28, 2021 By Bert Wishart
When Lord Baden Powell published the first edition of 'Scouting for Boys, a guidebook of survival techniques he learned during the Second Boer War and adapted for Britain's youth, he...[ Click to read more ]
Staying Safe During Typhoons and Storms in Japan
Aug 24, 2021 By Ray Proper
Typhoon season in Japan runs from June to December, but most typhoon activity occurs between July and September. The southern parts of Japan, such as Okinawa or Kagoshima, are particularly affected...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Shopping Online in Japan – Internet Shopping!
Aug 21, 2021 By Ray Proper
You are not going to get complaints from me about living in Japan. I am generally happy here, but still, I prefer to use products and eat foods from my...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
Jul 27, 2021 By Bert Wishart
The Toyota Motor Organization is one of the keystones of Japan's world-renowned manufacturing industry, and since 1926, Toyota has been the byword for Japanese excellence and innovation. Much of this...[ Click to read more ]
Vegetarian and Vegan Food in Nagoya
Jul 21, 2021 By Bert Wishart
As you are no doubt well aware, Japanese food rates among the best in the world. However, if you are vegan or even vegetarian, you may struggle to have your...[ Click to read more ]
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Enjoy Nagoya’s Famous Cochin Chicken
Jun 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Shortly before I first came to Japan, I was at a friend’s wedding party, and knowing of my impending trip, the bride had set me at the table next to...[ 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...[ Click to read more ]
Let’s Tour: Nagoya’s Underground Labyrinth
May 26, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Nagoya has a deep and dark secret… Well a deep, but pretty well-lit secret, actually. Did you know that it is home to Japan’s oldest underground pedestrian passageway and shopping...[ Click to read more ]
