Cycling Etajima in Hiroshima’s Seto Inland Sea
Jul 31, 2020 By Hugh Cann
Hiroshima faces on to the Seto Inland Sea dotted with islands. The Japanese Aegean? Not quite, but hey, it’s fine to wax romantic. Of course, the title is not literal....[ Click to read more ]
Golfing in and Around Nagoya
Jul 31, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Though Mark Twain once remarked of golf that it was 'a good walk spoiled,' it seems that the witticism didn't quite make it out to Japan where golfing is a...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s Professional Sports Post-Coronavirus Summer Outlook
Jul 01, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
Like in the rest of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic, anything that attracts large numbers of people together for hours on end has been postponed or canceled in Japan,...[ Click to read more ]
Umeshu: A Tangy Plum Liquor and Japanese Tradition
Jun 29, 2020 By Hugh Cann
If you live in Japan, you have almost certainly tried, or at least seen, "ume." These hard, reddish, berry-like and squishy looking pale prune-like plums on a plate, or seen...[ Click to read more ]
Have You Made Your Summer Plans?
Jun 29, 2020 By Admin
Why not immerse yourself in Japan’s nature and culture with a getaway this summer? You’ll find elements of Edo period Japan with a simple stroll in any city - from...[ Click to read more ]
Cold Noodles in Hiroshima
Jun 29, 2020 By Hugh Cann
Cold noodles are just what the doctor ordered in the sweltering Japanese Summer! Noodles are an essential staple of Japanese cuisine, eaten by people of all ages in every part of...[ Click to read more ]
Beaches Around Tokyo
Jun 27, 2020 By Bert Wishart
As the summer heat rises it’s tempting to retire to your air-conditioned room with your necktie fan on full blast. However, with Japan being an island nation we are completely...[ Click to read more ]
Ice, Ice Baby – Chillin’ This Summer at Nagoya’s Best Ice Cream Shops
Jun 20, 2020 By Bert Wishart
It's started. The summer is swelling, the heat is ramping up, and the humidity is already off the charts. Needless to say, that's par for the course in Aichi. Fortunately,...[ Click to read more ]
Places to Fly a Kite in Kobe
Jun 17, 2020 By Justin Hanus
There are few more pleasant ways to spend a breezy summer afternoon than heading to a nice open space and flying a kite. Although not well known, Japan has its...[ Click to read more ]
Test Your Air Conditioner Before Summer Comes
May 25, 2020 By Admin
We recommend you test run your air conditioner at this time of the year. Manufacturers get busy with inquiries and repair requests when summer comes, and it could take a...[ Click to read more ]
