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Get More Than Your Fill at Osaka’s International Festival UTAGE

Mar 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus

If you are going to be known as the capital of something in Japan, there aren't many better things than to be the "Food Capital of Japan," a title often...[ Click to read more ]

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The Great Japan Beer Festival Tokyo – Beer Fest 2017

May 11, 2016 By Bert Wishart

When I first arrived in Japan, I was somewhat disappointed by my perception of limited decent beer selections. It seemed that no matter where I went I could find nothing more on...[ Click to read more ]

Vietnam Festival and Vietnamese Restaurants in Tokyo

May 10, 2016 By Bert Wishart

Some years ago, as those with youth and a seeming abundance of time on their hands tend to do, I went backpacking around South East Asia. Whilst there I fell...[ Click to read more ]

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Kobe Matsuri

Kobe Matsuri: A Japanese Celebration with Western Influences

Apr 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus

Although the Kobe Matsuri is a relatively young street festival - it began in 1971 - the roots of the celebration twist much further back in time to an unexpected...[ Click to read more ]

Nagoya Vegan Gourmet Festival

Apr 06, 2016 By Admin

Among recent arrivals, vegetarians and vegans have it comparably rough in Japan.  If there was ever a country set up to be difficult for those with "out of the ordinary"...[ Click to read more ]

Playing Sports in Nagoya – Go Play Outside!

Mar 30, 2014 By Ray Proper

Playing sports regularly goes a long way towards maintaining your physical and mental well-being. Especially while living far from home in Japan, it is easy to fall into the trap...[ Click to read more ]

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Grand Festival of Hanazono Shrine in Tokyo

May 26, 2011 By Ray Proper

Hanazono Jinja Shrine is located in the Shinjuku business district of Tokyo. Shinjuku is probably the most famous town name in Tokyo, and the Hanazono Jinja has been used in...[ Click to read more ]

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