Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Ever since the economic “miracle” of the post-war years, Japan has been synonymous with cities. Big ones. You probably have an idea of what to expect from Tokyo and Kyoto, but beyond the big names, how well do you know your Hiroshima from your Hakone and how […]
First-Timer’s Japan
Exploring the everyday in Shin-Maruko, Tokyo
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! People come to Japan and expect the unexpected, but it is funny how many unexpected things you associate with the ‘normal’ and ‘everyday’ after living in Japan. Behind all the famous sights and scenes, people’s daily life ticks along with a societal rhythm very different to our […]
How we can use “wa” 和 now more than ever
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The beauty of Japanese kanji characters is that they can convey so much meaning in so few strokes. Take the kanji “wa” 和 for example. It has numerous connotations wrapped up in just eight simple lines, and one those meanings, “harmony”, is particularly significant during this time of worldwide crisis. Let’s […]
Culture Shock every day in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! If you’ve spent any time in Japan, you know it can be quite a bewitching place. The delicious food. The quiet shrines. The peaceful gardens. For some, that is enough. Their time in Nippon goes by in a flash and they leave with cherished memories. For others, they […]
Japan in summer: Top tips for travelling with kids
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Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With that long stretch away from the confines of the classroom, travelling in summer can be part and parcel of being a parent. Luckily though, with a whole calendar of events to keep little ones entertained, summer is a great time to pack up the kids and […]
Rugby World Cup: Top experiences in Japan
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Did you know there’s another chance to pick up Rugby World Cup tickets tomorrow (Saturday 18th May)? Even if you’ve taken rugby trips before, Japan is a whole new ball game, so we’ve come up with our favourite ways to make the most of your time between […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Did you know there’s another chance to pick up Rugby World Cup tickets tomorrow (Saturday 18th May)? Even if you’ve taken rugby trips before, Japan is a whole new ball game, so we’ve come up with our favourite ways to make the most of your time between […]