Watching Sumo matches in Jungyo Exhibition Tour
Feb 10, 2020 By Chiho
Watching sumo is one of the most authentic attractions in Japan. The annual grand tournaments are held only in odd months; January, May, and September in Tokyo, March in Osaka,...[ Click to read more ]
Top Hanami Sites Near Kobe
Feb 09, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Spring is just around the corner, which for many Japanese residents means Hanami time is here again. Hanami means “flower viewing” in Japanese (from the Japanese for flower - “hana”)...[ Click to read more ]
Plum Blossom Viewing in Tokyo – The Top Umemi Spots!
Jan 27, 2020 By Mark Guthrie
While the cherry blossom is the flower that tends to dominate the imagination of Japanese botanic appreciation, it is perhaps the plum (ume) blossom that should be the more...[ Click to read more ]
Valentines Day and White Day in Japan
Jan 22, 2020 By Ray Proper
Valentine's Day in Japan - February 14th In Japan, the "Craziness of Valentine's Day" falls mainly on the women. Unlike most countries of which I am aware, here the tradition calls for...[ 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 ]
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 ]
