Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Many people have the misconception that Japan is an expensive place – Wrong! Those who have spent time in Japan, know that the country is generally cheaper than the UK for many things and especially eating out. This blog has already seen comments made on Okonomiyaki which […]
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Sumo in Autumn – secret tournaments for those in the know!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Sumo in Japan generally means one of two things; either timing your trip for one of the 6 major tournaments each year, or waking up at the crack of dawn to attend early morning sumo training at one of the sumo stables in Tokyo. However visitors to […]
What Makes a Holiday in Japan So Good? (Part III)
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Japan, so much to see & do!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Hi, back again. 4. Japan is not dependent on overseas tourism What makes Japan stand out from the rest of Asia and many other countries around the world is that the tourism industry is overwhelmingly domestic; Japan is not relient on dollars from overseas visitors. The great […]
Bringing Japan Home
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! I seem to have a slight obsession about festivals in Japan – but that’s ok, because they are awesome. They have the best food, the best fireworks, the best random costumes, and the best atmosphere. They bring together families and communities, allow people to dress up in […]
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Day
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Symbols of Peace - Paper Cranes
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! On this day 64 years ago Hiroshima experienced the most horrific effects of war when the atomic bomb was dropped on the city by American forces during World War II. Every year on this day the Peace Bell is rung at 8:15am, the time when the bomb […]
What Makes a Holiday in Japan So Good? (Part II)
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Hi, I’m back with part two, which confusingly starts with number 3 on the list… 3. SOOOOOO many places to eat and drink. For many people, wherever they go in the world, food and drink form a pretty important part of their holiday; they certainly do for […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Hi, I’m back with part two, which confusingly starts with number 3 on the list… 3. SOOOOOO many places to eat and drink. For many people, wherever they go in the world, food and drink form a pretty important part of their holiday; they certainly do for […]