December

Buying Holiday Decorations, Wrapping Paper, and Lights in Tokyo

Nov 09, 2022 By Ray Proper

The holidays in Tokyo are a bright and colorful affair! If you are looking for decorations, lights, or other holiday materials, there are a few good sources you should know...[ Click to read more ]

Koyo, or Fall Colors in Kobe

Oct 20, 2022 By Admin

Visitors flock to Japan in spring to see the cherry blossoms, but the leaves changing color in fall are just as impressive. Called koyo in Japanese, it is as much...[ Click to read more ]

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Koyo, or Fall Colors in Tokyo

Oct 16, 2022 By Jason Gatewood

One great thing about Japan is that all four seasons' splendor can be appreciated wherever you live. And this heightened awareness of seasonal beauty is complemented nicely by Japan's plentiful...[ Click to read more ]

Korankei Gorge Fall Colors

Koyo, or Fall Colors in Nagoya

Oct 14, 2022 By Ray Proper

The Japanese are very conscious of the seasons changing around them, often celebrating little, or not so little, milestones between each to mark the transitions between their much-touted "4 distinct...[ Click to read more ]

The Most Delicious Treats from Wakayama

Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus

If you like to choose destinations to visit based on new foods to try, Wakayama should be near the top of your list, especially if you have a sweet tooth....[ Click to read more ]

Planning a Trip on the Sagano Romantic Train in Kyoto

Apr 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus

It’s common to travel by train in Japan to move within or between cities, but train travel can also be a great way to take in the scenery. The slow-moving...[ Click to read more ]

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Winter Fun In and Around Hiroshima

Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall

Wintertime in Hiroshima means many things to many people. To some people, it means oysters, mikan, and nihonshu. These are great winter indulgences, but they are for a different article....[ Click to read more ]

Import Stores in Hiroshima: Your Home Away From Home

Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall

People who come to Japan can be divided into three types when it comes to food. The first type is a person who continues to eat a typical Western diet....[ Click to read more ]

Hatsumode in Tokyo – Shrines to Visit for New Years

Dec 24, 2021 By Bert Wishart

In Japan, celebrating New Year is all about 'firsts.' Perhaps the most important 'first' is the first trip to a shrine, a tradition called hatsumode. While this visit can happen...[ Click to read more ]

Snow is Here, Get Your Gear: Ski and Snowboard Shops in Nagoya

Nov 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart

As an avid cyclist who rides daily for their commute, I tend to fear the winter months. Nothing does for the motivation like the icy wind biting at your fingers,...[ Click to read more ]