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There are two major cities in Japan that require bicycle riders to maintain liability insurance as a condition for riding in the city. Clients and readers living or visiting these areas must be aware of this responsibility […]

As Japan adjusts both technologically and demographically to cater to both citizens and visitors alike, the banking industry is also in a state of adjustment. The broad acceptance of available tech that makes it easy to pay without real money and a public savvy to mobile payments […]

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The city of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture has a long rich history. You only have to wander the historical districts north of Hon-Kawagoe station to find not only one of the last collections of historically preserved buildings but many museums and shops dedicated to old traditions and life. […]

When most people think of art and Japan in the same vein, images on the order of Hokusai’s Great Wave of Kanagawa spring to mind. You could tour the traditional art scene forever, enjoying a multitude of museums, however, only one is dedicated to interactive digital arts […]

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The Best Burgers in Tokyo

I can’t profess to tell how good chains like Shake Shack, Fatburger, Wendy’s, and the others are, and in this article, I will be limiting myself to the one-off, “only in Tokyo” burger joints I’ve personally experienced first hand.  […]

September is a hard month, it isn’t summer, and it isn’t fall.  It is still hot, but cooling down.  It is a good time to be outside, sort of, but everyone is tired from beer gardens over the summer and preparing for the upcoming fall colors, so not much is happening.  That said, here are […]

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September is a hard month, it isn’t summer, and it isn’t fall.  It is still hot, but cooling down.  It is a good time to be outside, sort of, but everyone is tired from beer gardens over the summer and preparing for the upcoming fall colors, so not much is happening.  That said, here are […]

The Tokyo Game Show is an annual trade show for video game developers held at Makuhari Messe Convention Center just outside Tokyo. It is well attended by big-name game developers to launch new products and display their latest innovations and advancements, and the video game […]

Whether you have been here for a few weeks or know the city like the back of your hand, Nagoya is a city that is full of surprises. New restaurants and bars pop up all the time, and you can be strolling down a familiar street and suddenly notice a temple you’ve never seen before. […]

Typically filled with ground pork, chives, green onion, cabbage, ginger, garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil, these little dumplings can be fried or boiled, but are almost always delicious, not to mention incredibly moreish. However, as well as the […]

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While there are many, fireworks festivals in Japan throughout the summer, there are very few that match Toyohashi’s Hono-no-Saiten for sheer spectacle and danger. The festival started in 1996 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of Toyohashi City […]

Japanese beer is not precisely flavorsome. Those wanting to interject a little piquancy to their beer are often forced in the direction of a Red Eye, a beer with tomato juice in […]

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• Hoshigaoaka/Chikusa Neighborhood

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Nagoya’s hardest writing comics celebrate over three years of live shows and bring their best material and new hits as well to the Nagoya Comedy 3rd Anniversary Standup Show!  Delirious comedy, an Open Mic contest, and Magic!  […]

Vietnamese Food in Nagoya

There are a fair number of places to eat Vietnamese food in Nagoya.  Being from Seattle I have torn the place apart searching for the style of PHO that is so popular there, but it seems to be a US concoction.  […]

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There’s always room in the luggage for a trinket or two to bring home or give to friends as souvenirs from your trip. Refrigerator magnets, keychains, t-shirts, and delicacies are the usual fare, and always there’s the name of the city or country […]

Ramen is one of the most iconic Japanese dishes the world over. Although it might not come with that luscious, silky and super flavorful umami broth and chewy noodles all the time, when you say ramen […]

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Exploring the flora, fauna and historical attractions of a new place is sometimes the best way to appreciate it. Some people might think just walking around in the more populous parts of a city or country and enjoying their cuisine is good enough […]

Almost 150 years ago, Kobe opened its ports to the west and blossomed into a city of fusion and flair. Chinese influences also remained despite the influx of other cultures from far and wide and have been steadfast in nurturing their colorful and vibrant traditions […]

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Whether looking to entertain a first date, or have a memorable Valentine’s evening with a long-term partner, Kobe has plenty of fun and romantic places. From  a nice meal to heading somewhere to enjoy the beautiful views that the city […]

It’s no secret that one of Japan’s chief exports is its popular culture, and the films of Studio Ghibli rank high with pop culture aficionados around the world. Ghibli’s twenty-one feature films […]

Tsukimi, or Moon Viewing, is a Japanese tradition going back to the Heian period, when portions of the old Chinese mid-Autumn festivals blended with local practices to create one more reason for the aristocracy of Kyoto to stay up all night. […]

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WoodEgg Okonomiyaki Museum Hiroshima

I regularly meet people traveling through Hiroshima, and often I ask them what they’ve seen and enjoyed here. Most answers are unsurprising, but recently some tourists have been especially enthusiastic about the WoodEgg Okonomiyaki Museum.  […]