Beauty, Culture and Nature

Sakura around Nagoya 2012

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As the long harsh winter is draws to an end, thoughts of laying back with beer under the beautifully lit cherry blossoms start to enter our minds.  It's been forecast that the very of end March (30th to be exact) is the when the trees will be in blossom this year, although dates announced this … [Read more...]

Autumn in Japan

Kouyou

Growing up in the U.K I have fond memories of Autumn, especially kicking around brown leaves on weekend walks through the woods with mum and dad.   Although, aside from these few memories of younger years, I don't ever remember celebrating Autumn for its beauty or taking trips out just to see the … [Read more...]

The Sanma Season

Autumn Sanma

You wouldn't know it by the 34 degree days that continue into September but, summer is slowly on its way out.  Temperatures (should) start to fall, a cool breeze whistles around the city and before you know it, the most comfortable and arguably the most beautiful season in Japan is upon us. The … [Read more...]

So what is Uirou?

Nagoya Uirou

If you've spent a little time in Nagoya, you may have noticed pink, green or brown jelly like blocks for sale at souvenir shops, department stores or stations. If you have ever had the pleasure to try it, you may be pleasantly surprised...or may not. There's nothing in Uirou to dislike, as much as … [Read more...]