In Japan it is common to see cats in the streets. These cats don’t usually belong to anyone, but in a way they are everyone’s cat. It seems that someone in the neighborhood is feeding them and leaving water for…
No matter where you are in the world, these days everyone has a smart phone or at least mobile phone. When I first came to Japan I was staying here for a few months over the summer (in 2003). At…
Mt. Takao is probably the closest mountain to Tokyo. It’s easy to get to by train or car and the train station is right at the base of the mountain. There are various hiking trails from beginner to more advanced…
What do club activities look like where you live? What image does that term “club activity” bring to mind? Although it sounds like English, it really isn’t a common term in the US. We have clubs and activities, of course…
In my opinion autumn is the best season in Japan. The weather is still warm but the humidity is gone. October and November are very pleasant months to spend time outdoors because of the cool, refreshing air and beautiful scenery. …