Riding a bicycle has always been a popular means of transport for residents to get from place to place, especially outside the major cities. From Junior High School students riding their bicycle to make it in time for first period, to salaryman rushing through the city to make sure they are not lat… Read More
Autumn is one of the best times to visit Japan. During autumn it is the perfect temperature to enjoy one of Japan’s scenic hikes. More notably, this is the time that the leaves change colour and Japan’s usually lush greenery is transformed temporarily into a complex palette of reds, oranges and yel… Read More
Hiroshima has meaningful historic, world heritage sites and delicious local foods that will have you dreaming about it for days! It is located southwest of Japan in the Chugoku region. It faces the Seto Inland Sea in western Honshu. This year, 2020 will officially mark the 75th anniversary of the … Read More
Summertime in Japan is associated with music, dance, and festivities. Almost every area has at least one local festival (matsuri) in late summer/ early autumn, where the celebrations are mostly centred around the paddy harvest. While there are no specific dates for when the festivals occur, they ar… Read More
