Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I am currently lucky enough to be in Japan (Osaka as of right now) on a FAM trip organised by the Japan National Tourism Organisation. A FAM trip is basically a trip for travel professionals, run to showcase certain areas of Japan with the hope that it […]
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A visit to the Tanabe Ryokan in Hida-Takayama
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan has hundreds of beautiful sights, famous landmarks, and unforgettable scenery but I have always argued that it is the little things that truly make this country such a special place to visit; the everyday things that surround you from morning to night. Whether it be the […]
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Back to school keep fit
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I remember standing on the school playing field two and a half years ago, waiting for Sports Day to begin. It was my second week in the job, and I didn’t really know what was going to happen. After a brief greeting by the headmaster, it was […]
Sludge shoveling in Ishinomaki
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I recently completed seven days volunteer work with the Japan-based non-profit organization Peace Boat. I was part of an international group of 6 volunteers – British, Japanese, Irish and Vietnamese. Complete strangers at the start, the nature of our work and life in Ishinomaki brought us together. We barely lost […]
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Annie and Andy
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Annie and Andy Pezalla (Minnesota, USA) recently returned from their trip to Japan (May 12-19). The couple actually lived in Japan for a while, but were returning to the culture and country that they had come miss back home in the US. This time, they were to […]
A big day out at the sumo in Tokyo
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the traditional sport of Sumo of late. There was match fixing involving players and officials which led to the extreme measure of cancelling the Spring bassho (tournament) in Osaka. These have been dark days for the Nihon Sumo Kyokai […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the traditional sport of Sumo of late. There was match fixing involving players and officials which led to the extreme measure of cancelling the Spring bassho (tournament) in Osaka. These have been dark days for the Nihon Sumo Kyokai […]