Issue 09

One of my first ever hikes in Hokkaido was a memorable one. Not only was it my first outing with my father-in-law, but I also...

Putting the screws to Daniel Powter, one of music’s brightest new stars, and getting the skinny on his home country, Canada. A...

Ingredients SomenGingerMyoga (Japanese ginger)Ohba (Japanese green leaf)CarrotsZucchiniEggplant (fresh or pickled)Pickled ...

Sitting inside the tent, we were in quite a pinch. We were starting to regret our decision to pitch the tent here, as it seem...

Welcome to Pauline’s Pera Pera Corner. This is the first in a series of English-Japanese lessons aimed at arming you with some ha...

During the warmer months, there are many places in Japan where you can enjoy a cold beer in the beer garden tradition. While such ...

The sound of traffic woke me up, and I quickly threw the sleeping bag to the floor and flipped open my mobile to check the time. ...

Do you believe in ghosts or spirits in the woods? Maybe this story will change your mind…or maybe not. A couple of summers ag...

Eco KidsOnline Activities www.kidsforfuture.netwww.japanfs.orgThis amazing Website has all sorts of fun stuff for kids to do w...

People are turning to yoga in record numbers as the ancient philosophy attracts a surprising mix of practitioners. Celebrities, s...

Just west of the main island of Okinawa, set adrift among azure seas and encircled by white coral beaches, lie the Kerama Islands...

In this land renowned for its countless festivals, Gion Matsuri is one like no other. Long the pride and protector of the city of ...