Winter

The Climate in Japan

Jul 08, 2015 By

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 ]

Hiwatari-Shinji – Fire Walking at Akibasan Entsu-ji

Nov 27, 2014 By Bert Wishart

Winter in Japan can get a touch on the chilly side, can’t it. So, what’s the best way of warming up? Sitting under a kotatsu? Attaching hot kairo heat pads...[ Click to read more ]

Using Kerosene Heaters in Japan

Oct 20, 2014 By

Outside of Tokyo and other urban areas, central heating is not really a thing in Japan.  High end properties will off such amenities, but generally heating your entire home uniformly is...[ Click to read more ]

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