Golden Week: Greenery DayThe freshness of the air, the scent of the earth, flowers and other plants, the rushing of a clear river and the sight of forested hills...
Golden Week: Constitution Memorial DayThe role of government and the effects it has on our day to day lives is immeasurably important. The second holiday of Japan’s April 29th...
Golden Week: Showa DayEmperor Hirohito, the Showa Emperor, was the last man to rule Japan from the Chrysanthemum Throne. The 29th of April, the first day of...
Sakura - Why the Fascination?Sakura season has swept through the Kansai region with great fanfare and this year, thanks to the power of social media, the sakura bug...
THE GREEN STUFF“Green tea is good for your health because it is a strong anti-oxidant,” Ohka-Sensei, the leader of the tea ceremony, informs the...