Bridging Japanese Content and International Curiosity
What is that ghastly sight!? Ah, humidity. Japan is a big place, but a large part of Japan sits with the “humid subtropical climate” zone, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. These long hot and humid summers can Continue Reading
It’s a hot, wet Japanese summer. Here’s how to deal with Mosquitoes in Japan. You Are Probably And Sharing Your Japanese Evenings With Large, Striped Tiger Mosquitoes . The Insects Hatch And Begin Hunting For Mammalian Blood In April And Continue Reading
The time has come again for commuters to abandon the stress and discomfort of the public transport system in favor of their trusty bicycle. Before you saddle up and join them, it is important to know the “rules of the road,” Continue Reading
Mark your calendars, the Tokyo Thai Festival is coming! The Tokyo Thai Festival is one of the largest ethnic festivals held in Japan. One of the most anticipated, too, it’s held in Yoyogi Park each spring. It’s a great place Continue Reading
Looking for some things to do in Tokyo during Golden Week? Golden Week is the longest public holiday in Japan, and many residents take trips abroad, or go to tourist areas like Kyoto over the break. Trains and airports are usually extremely Continue Reading
Japan is very much a nation of foodies. However, one place where it can be argued that the Japanese are letting themselves down is in the organic and natural foods department. Most of us have come from countries where the majority of supermarkets Continue Reading
As New Year’s well wishes fade from conversations across Japan, an unspoken but equally cheerful sentiment permeates the atmosphere of Hiroshima Prefecture: “Happy Hiroshima Oyster Season!” Echoes of this can of course be heard and tasted year around in the Continue Reading
Celebrating New Year in Japan is all about ‘firsts’. Perhaps the most important ‘first’ is the first trip to shrines in Tokyo, a tradition called hatsumode. While this can be done at any time, usually all over the first three Continue Reading
Whether you are a total beginner or a high ranking expert, there is something extremely special about learning a martial art in the nation of inception. As well as providing you with the skills necessary to progress in the sport, Continue Reading
Kyoto, in summer, is famed for its stifling humidity, but now as we head towards autumn and the weather cools it is a good time to visit the Imperial City and see some of the many sights – seventeen of Continue Reading