Big in Japan – Stephen Carter
Many people come to Japan with the expectation of staying only for a short time, and many do go back home or move to...
Drinking your Troubles Away – Bonenkai in Japan
Have you noticed more taxis than usually on the roads, and in front of restaurants? Yes? You might have also noticed there are many...
Big in Japan: Tony Torres
If there are still modern renaissance men (in Japan), Tony would be their leader. Take one part Puerto Rican, one part mad cyclist/foodie, pepper...
Highway Oasis: Destination Rest Stops
Recreation in Japan is serious business. Consider the people waiting in line for hours just for the chance to shake hands with a man...
How to find fireworks festivals around Japan
OK, I'll admit, this article is a bit late actually. But we just launched our site last week, right in the middle of hanabi...
Mountain Day in Japan
Today marks the first official “Mountain Day”, a new public holiday in Japan, to celebrate and give reverence to….you guessed it…. mountains! This is...
Experiencing The Real Escape Game in Tokyo
"I escaped from a viciously clever puzzle room, and helped to solve a paranormal mystery" was probably not the answer my co-worker was expecting...
Lost in Translation
Upon arriving on these shores, you realise that you're definitely not in Kansas anymore. The cultural aspects aside, the language differences are a big...
The Great Escape or Living Free?
Many people are left with mixed feelings about living life as an expat. Often times we go through different phases throughout...
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...
