Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Delightfully Inspiring Hydrangeas Peak in Uji, Kyoto
Let’s just start with the premise that, if you are anything like me, you probably have the green thumb […]
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Kyoto Rurikoin Temple’s Green Maple Leaves Are Stunning in the Rain
June has arrived, and along with it an unusually early rainy season comes knocking at the door. Muggy […]
Coronavirus
Bicycling through Japan During Covid: The Trip from Kyushu to Honshu
In this instalment of the series, I cycle from the onsen town of Beppu to the atomic bomb dome […]
Blog
[A Photographer’s Notes] 7 Tips for Beginner Action Sport Photographers
I have been living in Japan for the past 15 years, and throughout that time action sports photography (starting [&hell
Coronavirus
My Hello Work Diary: Filing for Unemployment in Japan
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned during this global pandemic is that nothing is as stable as it […]
Travel
Minamiaso Dome Houses, A Place of Peace and Healing, Reopens on June 1
One can’t help but spend a few moments admiring the fairytale world: dome-shaped lodgings resembling overturned bowl
Coronavirus
How to Become Hyper Productive at Home with a Daily Routine
When the Japanese government first announced that Tokyo would be placed under a state of emergency, I felt that [&hell
Travel
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Penguins Roam Free in Deserted Yokohama Aquarium
Japan released many prefectures from the state of emergency as of May 21, but the heavily-hit Tokyo area — including [
Coronavirus
Bicycling Through Japan: Kumamoto, Kagoshima and Miyazaki
Part Two The sun was shining and the waters were blue as I rode my bicycle on the next […]
Culture
How the Pandemic Has Changed School Life in Rural Japan
I must admit I thought the emergence of COVID-19 would have little impact on the rural area where I live […]
Culture
A Homemade Ramen Odyssey
I had my first taste of Japan in 2011 when I moved to Fukuoka, Kyushu, to work as […]
Coronavirus
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Make Your Own Flower Paper-Inspired PPE Medical Gown
Why not add a little practical beauty to this worldwide fight against the novel coronavirus? Some countries are [&he