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Oct 24, 2011 Article
Scary Summer!
The word urameshiya itself curdles the blood of many Japanese. Roughly meaning ‘reproachful,’ it is the lament of those who have died and become ghosts rather than find...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Maria Azuma
Those ubiquitous Yakult Ladies; they're everywhere! But we've never seen one with such long blond hair! Initially her customers were pretty surprised too!
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Chindonya Hideya Adachi
Chindonya are troupes of elaborately costumed street musicians hired to draw customers to shops, stores, and cabarets. Once a crowd gathers they deliver sales messages and distribu...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Amagi Asakura, Fukuoka Prefecture
Exploring Ancient Japan With history and leisure activities, the perfect place for an autumn drive In the heart of Fukuoka Prefecture, about 25 minutes from Dazaifu Interchange, Am...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Spicy Fukuoka!
September in Fukuoka is Asian Month, so why not explore one of Asia’s hottest attractions-spicy food. Our spice-loving challengers explore the city to try out hot cuisine fro...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Hitchhiking – Have thumb will travel!
I was standing by the side of a small country road between Maebaru and Karatsu, hoping to catch the next driver's eye with a smile and a bow.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Mongiwa Hanso
Magic in Imajuku After years of working in and producing trendy restaurant cafes in Tokyo and Fukuoka, Miyazaki-san has left the smoky cities for the rather unremarkable area known...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
Giuseppe Alabiso
"I used to cut the hair of beautiful women everyday; now I cut beautiful flowers.
Oct 24, 2011 Article
October Culture Month Museum Guide
Autumn is Japan’s most pleasant season, and you’re sure to enjoy yourself no matter what you do. The Japanese like to say that autumn is the best for reading or for spo...
Oct 24, 2011 Article
The Five Levels of Drinking in Japan
First the man takes a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes the man - Japanese Proverb Visitors to Japan will notice that there's an awful lot of drinking going...
