Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage: Kokawadera 粉河寺
Continuing on the Wakayama-ken portion of the pilgrim trail, we arrive next at the temple numbered 3 of 33:…
WATN: Kevin Shannon (Hamasaka 2007-2008)
Where are they now? This month, alumnus Kevin Shannon from Ireland tells us about his 2007-2008 Hyogo experience when he…
Wage Hike Shows that Abe Government Means Business for Labor
   While Japanese business has boomed under the policies of Abenomics, doubts have persisted for the average wage earner.…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Yakushima Hiking
Do greet and be greeted by every single hiker you pass. Don’t wear regular sneakers to climb the…
The Otsuka Museum, an Education in Art
You may visit Tokushima prefecture for the impressive Naruto whirlpools in the strait between Awaji and Shikoku, but whilst…
Concert Preview: Explosions in the Sky
Fireworks for the Ears When asking friends if they happen to be fans of Explosions in the Sky, one of…
Special Feature: Hyogo AJET 2014 Ski Trip
Most people in northern Hyogo know of the old wives’ tale about stink bugs: an autumn with many of those…
Just Ask Ava: Naptime?
Dear Ava, Â It is right after lunch, my stomach is full, and as I lean back in my…
Special Feature: A Fighting Fit
– A guide to Japanese school uniforms One of the negative aspects to an extended stay in Japan is the…