November

Korankei Gorge Fall Colors

Koyo, or Fall Colors in Nagoya

Sep 27, 2024 By Ray Proper

The Japanese are very conscious of the seasons changing around them, often celebrating little, or not so little, milestones between each to mark the transitions between their much-touted "4 distinct...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Christmas Markets 2023

Nov 30, 2023 By Michael Stigall

Some years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Europe right before the holiday season was underway. One upside to this trip was experiencing the Christmas Markets that pop up...[ Click to read more ]

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The Nagoya Champagne Ball & Awards Evening

Oct 05, 2023 By Admin

A Night of Rhythm and Blues at the 17th Champagne Ball & Awards Evening! Grab your best pair of sunglasses and fedora and get ready to pay tribute to the...[ Click to read more ]

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Where to See the Fall Leaves in Hiroshima

Sep 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus

Even if you’ve seen autumn foliage in other countries, nothing compares to Japan. Hiroshima is an ideal place to experience the fall colors because the prefecture is packed with forests,...[ Click to read more ]

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Winter Food in Nagoya

Dec 27, 2022 By Bert Wishart

Unless you are a ski bunny or a masochist, there should be no doubt that winter is the worst of all months. Cold and wet, skies as ashen as the...[ Click to read more ]

Highlights of the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima

Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus

The Peace Memorial Park is not only the most visited site in Hiroshima but also one of the most important places in Japan. More than a million people visit the...[ Click to read more ]

Christmas in Hiroshima

Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus

With Christmas approaching, it’s time for expats in Hiroshima to get into the festive spirit. Although it’s not an official public holiday in Japan, locals do acknowledge Christmas, holding festive...[ Click to read more ]

Christmas in Kansai

Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Not being a predominantly Christian country, Japan doesn’t celebrate Christmas with quite the same fervour as people in the US, Canada or Europe. For example, Christmas is not a public...[ Click to read more ]

Christmas in Kumamoto

Nov 29, 2022 By Justin Hanus

There are many ways expats feeling homesick for Christmas can get into the festive spirit in Kumamoto. Although Christmas is not an official holiday in Japan, Kumamoto is one of...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Christmas Markets

Nov 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Europe right before the holiday season was underway. One upside to this trip was experiencing the Christmas Markets that pop...[ Click to read more ]