Is Tokyo The World’s Most Livable City?
Over 13 million people (30 million including the surrounding areas) people can't be wrong! Ask any Tokyoite what their favourite city in Japan is...
Demonstrating (for) Peace
When you were a kid and your parents told you not to do something but you did it anyway, that's just youthful stubbornness.
When friends...
The Decision-Making Powers of Janken
Picture this scene... You're at an Izakaya with your mates, all having a great time. It's towards the end of the evening when everyone...
Big in Japan: Alex Parsons
Wintersports have enjoyed a long stay of popularity in Japan - especially Snowboarding. Even a hasty glance on social media quickly gives...
Iaido–The Ancient Art of Swordsmanship Entering a New Age
For those who have never heard the word, Iaido is a Japanese martial art which trains you, in both body and mind, how to...
The Art of Celebrating Summer in Japan
Attending one of the many Summer Festivals in Japan
-By Achim Runnebaum
The word Matsuri (祭) in Japanese means holiday or festival, and is synonymous with...
Top 5 Uniquely Unusual Things in Japan
Ahhh Japan, how I love thy eclectically unusual ways...
If you've been reading some of our articles, it should come as no surprise that Japan...
Big in Japan – Robb Shannon (Nagoya)
Nagoya is already well known for its truly unique cuisine. You either love it or hate it, and there aren't too many people who...
Big in Japan – John Baumlin
It's not easy following your passions and becoming successful at turning them into your profession. A pipe dream for many, but a reality for...
Plarail is one part nostalgia, one part mania, and equal parts fun
Whether you're 3 or 103 years old, we bet you can't help but want to play with one of Japan's favorite toys.
