November

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

Wild West Extravaganza at the 16th Champagne Ball & Awards Evening! Gather 'round, partners! 🤠 This November, we're transporting you straight to the Wild West for a night that promises...[ 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

Expats in Hiroshima can get into the festive spirit in the city as Christmas approaches. Although it’s not an official public holiday in Japan, the locals acknowledge Christmas with 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

As we fast approach the holiday season, here are a few ways expats feeling homesick for Christmas can get into the festive spirit in Kumamoto. Although it’s not an official...[ 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 ]

The Toy Stores of Tokyo

Nov 28, 2022 By Michael Stigall

With Thanksgiving behind us, we are officially into the Christmas season. For most of us in the Capital with children, it is time to get busy shopping for presents. While...[ Click to read more ]