What is Golden Week?
Apr 18, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
Japan is a nation that famously takes their working week very seriously. Hours are often long and hard and, as paid vacation is relatively limited when compared to many western...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Agricultural Centre
Apr 16, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
With spring well and truly in full swing, and the weather improving day by day, now is a great time - before the rain and humidity of the summer arrives...[ Click to read more ]
Things to do in Tokyo For Golden Week 2019
Apr 15, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
Golden week is the longest public holiday period in Japan, and many residents make a trip abroad, or to a tourist area like Kyoto over the break. Trains and airports...[ Click to read more ]
How to Spend Easter in Kobe
Apr 15, 2019 By Justin Hanus
Easter is not generally celebrated in Japan, but the growing community of western expats in the country means that provisions for the festival have increased in recent years. If you're...[ Click to read more ]
International Festival of Extreme Sports
Mar 26, 2019 By Matt Mangham
For three days in April, downtown Hiroshima will take on a new vibe as crowds of breakdancers, freestyle BMX riders, parkour players and other extreme athletes converge on the site...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Baseball – The Chunichi Dragons
Mar 26, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
When you think of Japanese sports, there is a good chance that a martial art comes to mind. However, if you ask a local what their favorite sport is, you might be...[ Click to read more ]
Belgian Beer Weekend Nagoya
Mar 21, 2019 By Ray Proper
The famous Belgian Beer Weekend traditionally takes place the first weekend of September at the beautiful “Grand Place of Brussels." The Japan versions of this event? Not in September! Belgian...[ Click to read more ]
Cherry Blossom Days in Japan
Mar 20, 2019 By Admin
Hanami, or "flower viewing," especially cherry blossoms, with friends and family is one of the best times to be in Japan. A tradition in Japan, modern hanami is enjoyed...[ Click to read more ]
Pollen Allergies in Japan
Mar 20, 2019 By Ray Proper
The proportion of people who have problems with allergies in Japan is startlingly high. People who suffer from allergies will suffer severe reactions from the pollen such as: Nasal congestion...[ Click to read more ]
Calling 119 for Emergency Assistance in Japan
Mar 20, 2019 By Ray Proper
Dial 119 for fire department or medical services Dial 110 for police 119 in Japan is a direct-dial free emergency number that connects the caller to fire and emergency medical...[ Click to read more ]
