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Christmas Lights: Japanese Style!
During December, the larger cities of Japan go all out when it comes to Christmas lights. Over here, they call them Winter Illuminations and generally run from mid November through mid January. Some of them, such as those of Nabana no Sato run into Spring. Its an...
Go Fly A Kite! In Japan!
Kites are a big deal in Japan, and nowhere is this more apparent than just outside the city of Niigata. The Shirone River runs through the area and is the site of the largest Kite Battles in Japan. The tradition dates back to the mid Edo Period and as the story...
JR Rail Pass Giveaway Winner!
This week we had the privilege of showcasing Uncharted Japan at the Southeastern US/Japan Conference. This is an annual conference in which seven southern states come together to foster business relationships with their Japanese counterparts. Included in the list of...
Izushi: Soba Capital of Japan?
The soba noodle is a major staple food of Japan. Typically made from buckwheat and very often served cold, its a dish we have always enjoyed. The town of Izushi is one of the best known places in Japan for excellent soba. Depending with whom you speak, Izushi is...
How To Travel Japan Without Knowing The Language
One reason some have not yet visited Japan that wish to do so is a lack of understanding the language. Don't let that hold you back! Yes, for those of us from Western countries, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, languages, etc. are very odd looking and strange sounding. ...
A Taste of the Caribbean in Japan
Renting a car provides you with so much freedom while touring Japan, and with that often comes pleasant surprises. Although we typically carefully plan out our schedules in order to be most efficient with our time, now and then we stumble upon something that stops us...
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