How Can You Benefit From the Go To Travel Campaign?
Jul 30, 2020 By Admin
The "Go-To" Campaign allows you to receive reimbursements for travel. But where should you go and what should you do? The country's Go To Campaign went into effect on 22...[ Click to read more ]
Horsing Around at Tado Festival in Mie
Apr 16, 2019 By Bert Wishart
Japan has so many strange, eccentric and exciting festivals every year that it is sometimes difficult to keep track. However, few festivals are exciting and dramatic as Ageuma-Shinji, held every...[ Click to read more ]
Ise’s Oyster Eating Extravaganza in Mie
Nov 26, 2018 By Bert Wishart
In much of the world, oysters are considered something of a delicacy. They are an aphrodisiac, they are rare, and thanks to their high price they are often considered the preserve...[ Click to read more ]
Trekking in the Kansai Region
Aug 20, 2018 By Justin Hanus
Exploring the flora, fauna and historical attractions of a new place is sometimes the best way to appreciate it. Some people might think just walking around in the more populous...[ Click to read more ]
Ise Ebi Matsuri (Lobster Festival)
May 29, 2018 By Bert Wishart
For much of the world, there is little more decadent than dining out on lobster. However, here in Japan, lobster - while still relatively pricey compared to most seafood -...[ Click to read more ]
Mie’s Iga-Uena Ninja Festival, and a History of Shinobi
Apr 24, 2018 By Bert Wishart
If you were told that there was an annual, family-oriented festival celebrating some of the most feared mercenary assassins and terrorists that the world has ever seen, you'd probably think...[ Click to read more ]
Need for Speed: a Day at The Suzuka Circuit and Motopia Amusement Park
Aug 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart
Japan is a nation for which the production of automobiles has driven (pun intended) its development and economy for generations, and as of 2014 there were more than 75 million...[ Click to read more ]
A Museum of Subterfuge – the Ninja Museum of Igaryu in Mie
Apr 17, 2017 By Justin Hanus
The existence of the Ninja Museum of Igaryu is testament to mankind's love of the subversive. Samurai warriors are the esteemed historic Japanese fighters, exuding bravery and honor. But when...[ Click to read more ]
Day Trips From Nagoya – Ise Shima
Jun 20, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Following the visiting of the G7 national heads of states, Ise Shima has been in the news frequently as of late. But there is so much more to the beautiful...[ Click to read more ]
Mount Gozaisho – Nagoya Day Trip Destination
Aug 22, 2015 By Ray Proper
An hour outside of Nagoya on the Kintetsu line is Gozaisho-Dake’s 1,210 meter peak. It is a great hike up the highest peak in the Suzuka Mountain Range, and it...[ Click to read more ]
