Activities Sumo Roadshows in Nagano Akira Matsuo Eight years have passed since the last sumo roadshow in Matsumoto (and... 3 years since the last one in Nagano), but super strong Mongolian yokozuna
Planning The Seven Prefectures of Kansai Sleiman Azizi pedigree with spiritual longing and a thirst for modern living is no easy... Hyogo is connected to Tokyo via the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka
Planning The Nine Prefectures of Chubu Sleiman Azizi Aichi The samurai birthplace of Japan's last three great unifying warlords... from there the JR Shirasagi Limited Express.
Planning Ninja Wi-Fi Ellen van Lieshout When looking for a stay abroad, the availability of fast and properly working WIFI is nowadays getting as important as having a clean bathroom and a good
Culture Battle Armor Experience in Tohoku Sarah Chaney Since I live only a few hours away from this incredible festival, last... Last week I had the opportunity to visit the town of Minami Soma where
Activities Yamanashi Cherry Blossom Guide Cathy Cawood The following places are all easy to get to, by which I mean walking distance... Last time I was there I learned that you can borrow bicycles for free at
Shopping 10 of Japan's Best Picks for Trolley Tourism Kim Bergström household brands, and the subtle cultural habits that shape how people eat... Supermarket shelves are lined with options from mild to extra hot, making it easy
Shopping S-PAL Mall Anna van Dyk This shopping Mecca, located akin to the JR Sendai Station, is the ultimate shopper's paradise.