EXPERIENCES Maiko (geisha-in-training) Dance Performance in Kyoto One of the most emblematic figures in Japanese traditional culture is that of the geisha, or geiko as they are known in Kyoto...
Accommodation Oakhouse: Social Residence Higashi Koganei Oakhouse Social Residence Koganei in Tokyo's Koganei suburb is a share house that offers long term residence to both Japanese and international..
EXPERIENCES Tokyo: Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class We are chosen as #1 Japanese cooking class in all of Japan in 2020 by TripAdvisor. Our class is small, with only 6 seats. Ther..
6 Culture Katori Jingu Shrine Part 2 Lily Taki Katori Shrine's Okunomiya, the rear shrine, in Japanese is a short walk south-west of Katori Jingu Shrine but it is hallowed..
Planning Working Holidays in Japan Chris Engler What you should know about the Working Holiday Visa for Japan and typical jobs: English teacher, farm worker, hotel & ski resort..
EXPERIENCES Ramen & Gyoza Making Class Ramen and gyoza are becoming even more famous than sushi and tempura in the world. Ramen is a noodle dish with *delicious soup..
Food The Regional Cuisine of Chugoku Sleiman Azizi The Chugoku region of western Honshu is made up of 5 prefectures - Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi. Some of the..
Activities Shinrinkoen for Kids Sherilyn Siy Shinrinkoen boasts of an area of 304 hectares and of being the first government park in all Japan. Kids of all ages will be happily..