June

Great Walks in Kumamoto Prefecture

Aug 30, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Kumamoto has to be one of the best destinations in Japan for walks. The number of options available means you’ll never need to repeat the same walk — although you...[ Click to read more ]

Where to Jog In Tokyo

Jul 25, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Summer in Japan is hot and humid, but it is also a great time to get in shape. There are plenty of ways you can do this. You could head...[ Click to read more ]

Summer Swimming in Hiroshima

Jun 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

With summer upon us, one of the most refreshing ways to fight off the humidity of Hiroshima is to cool off with a swim outdoors. There are numerous places to...[ Click to read more ]

Water Sports in Kumamoto

Jun 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus

With a fine selection of beaches, rivers, lakes, gorges, and leisure centers, Kumamoto has many water sports to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a simple swim, a relaxing paddle,...[ Click to read more ]

Kabuki-za

Where to See Kabuki in Tokyo

Jun 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

When thinking of Japanese high arts such as ukiyo-e, haiku, and bonsai, Kabuki is probably one of the first things that come to mind. Kabuki, the classical Japanese dance theatre...[ Click to read more ]

Summerland Tokyo

Diving into the Many Pools of Tokyo

Jun 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

As you may have already noticed, summers in Tokyo can be pretty sweltering. The heat brings with it many questions, such as how to deal with hot and sticky public...[ Click to read more ]

Shinagawa Aquarium

Beat the Heat at Tokyo’s Aquariums

Jun 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Now that the rainy season or “tsuyu”  is nearly behind us, we can finally look forward to Summer. Perhaps, looking forward isn’t the most accurate expression as Tokyo Summers tend...[ Click to read more ]

Saio Festival in Mie

May 30, 2022 By Bert Wishart

From Elsa to Cinderella to Snow White, princesses are held in extremely high regard in Japanese culture. But it isn't just your common-or-garden Disney princess that enraptures the attention of...[ Click to read more ]

Kiso Three Rivers Park in Ichinomiya City

May 30, 2022 By Ray Proper

Kiso Three Rivers Park in Ichinomiya was an old favorite of mine when I lived in Konan City. I am not sure if the whole complex counts as being part...[ Click to read more ]

Great Bike Rides in Kansai

May 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Although it may have a reputation for cars, motorbikes, and speedy trains, Japan is also a cycle-loving nation whose residents use a bicycle as their primary mode of transport. You...[ Click to read more ]