The Tanabata Festival is celebrated annually on either July 7 or August 7, depending on where you are in Japan. The festival celebrates the legend of two lovers, represented by the Altair...[ Click to read more ]
The Japanese people are very fond of saying that Japan has four distinct seasons, and while this does not always strike foreign people as particularly special, it is certainly true. ...[ Click to read more ]
Executive Summary The redback spider is dangerous, but unlikely to kill a healthy adult, even if the anti-venom is not administered. They are an invasive species and dangerous, especially to children,...[ Click to read more ]
Summer in Tokyo is hot, humid, and generally uncomfortable. Walking outside for any length of time in the summer's heat in Tokyo will leave you "glistening" and tired. The average...[ Click to read more ]