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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Top Five Hanami Sites near Hiroshima
Feb 25, 2019 By Admin
Hanami is what the Japanese call "flower viewing," especially cherry blossoms (桜 sakura) with friends and family. In modern practice, hanami is enjoyed, especially by the younger generations of Japan,...[ Click to read more ]
Top Five Hanami Sites Near Nagoya
Feb 22, 2019 By Ray Proper
"Hanami" literally means flower viewing, but it is much more than that to the people of Japan. Hanami signals the end of another long winter's chill, and besides simply enjoying the beauty...[ Click to read more ]
Top Hanami Sites in Tokyo
Feb 20, 2019 By Jason Gatewood
The weather will soon begin to get warmer, the days longer, and it'll be time again for "hanami." If you're new to Japan and Japanese culture, hanami literally means "flower...[ Click to read more ]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Tokyo
Feb 17, 2019 By Mark Guthrie
St. Patrick's Day, the commemoration of the death of the patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other national festival, and Japan, is...[ Click to read more ]
Valentines Day and White Day in Japan
Jan 22, 2019 By Ray Proper
Valentine’s Day in Japan - February 14 In Japan, the "Craziness of Valentine’s Day" falls mainly on the women. Unlike most countries of which I am aware, in Japan the tradition...[ Click to read more ]
Flower Parks of the Sera District of Hiroshima
Mar 26, 2018 By Matt Mangham
For many people, spring really only means flowers, and plenty of them. Some of us can get all we need from a lazy afternoon or two under the cherry blossoms....[ Click to read more ]
