Okunoshima: A Floppy-Eared Paradise
Japan is a mystical land full of wonders, mysteries and all things kawaii. No place in Japan quite encapsulates…
Setouchi Triennale 2016
 This year’s JETs have the opportunity to go to a truly special event: the Setouchi Triennale. Every three…
Two Routes if by Sea
Japan has great trains. Coming from Canada, where we have basically none, I have really enjoyed the convenience…
Turkey Hearts: Ainokura and Suganuma
While the most famous of the UNESCO status gashou-zukuri villages is Shirakawa-go, nearby is Gokayama, which houses several…
Just Another List: Map of The Jet Video Contest
As some of you know, CLAIR is holding a video contest for JET Program participants about the communities in which…
Strokes of Good Timing: Kagoshima City
A bay city with a nearby volcano, Kagoshima is a beautiful and rather unique Japanese city. The volcano, Sakurajima,…
The Cheapskate’s Guide to Japanese Travel
When travelling in Japan as a tourist, getting around is easy. The rail pass makes travel a breeze and…
Nagasaki: A Port for Peace
Nagasaki served as one of Japan’s primary ports for many years, with the result that the city now…
Matsushima Ya: The Wonders of Miyagi-ken
Perhaps Miyagi’s most well-known denizen is the daimyo that founded Sendai, Date Masamune. His likeness can be observed in…