Due to the torrential rains that hit western Japan in July 2018, the National Route 305 through Fukui Prefecture was hit by a landslide, and…

With the official start of summer coming up in just a few weeks, many people are looking forward to road trips. Japan is no exception,…

When heavy snowfall hits Japan, it typically results in some splendid scenery. Mt. Fuji and even sakura cherry blossoms often look their most spectacular when…

If you live in Japan, you might feel like there’s no need to get a Japanese driver’s license. Japan is well-known for its extensive public…

Japan’s fantastic public transportation system is world-class. Trains run seamlessly and almost always arrive on time, to the minute. While stations are evenly placed throughout…

Every family has their own idiosyncrasies. Whether its dancing with video game mascots of yesteryear or leveraging art gallery techniques to convey a lesson, there…

Japan has a great love for cats, and it definitely shows. There’s a wide array of cute but practical cat-themed items available in the country…

After almost three years in Japan, and countless sightings of Fujimi-this and Fujimi-that, I still hadn’t had a proper look at Mt. Fuji. I’d seen…

Although we still need to exercise caution during the unfolding coronavirus pandemic, many of us rely on cars to pick up groceries, engage in essential…