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- UFC Japan 2013 Sunday March 3rd Saitama Super Arena
- March 1st, 2013Category: Events, Outdoor/Sports
- The Ultimate Fighting Championship makes a triumphant return to Japan on Sunday March 3rd at the Saitama Super Area. The main event is a light heavyweight bout between perennial multidivisional contenders Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann. Both fighters are coming ... » Continue Reading
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- Snapshots With the GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition
- February 27th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Outdoor/Sports, Photography, Travel
- When I first received my GoPro Hero 3 I was really surprised by how small it was. I had seen pictures of the product, but it was not until I was holding it in my hands that it really sunk in. Even with the waterproof house, that it comes with, it is miniature compared t ... » Continue Reading
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- An Icy Cool Festival
- February 1st, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events, Outdoor/Sports, Play, Travel
- Have you chosen a gift to give your special someone this February? Valentine's Day is just around the corner and if you don't want to share the date with millions this year, why not try celebrating it early? Though Valentine's Day it isn't really a big event for most ... » Continue Reading
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- Hakone: A Day Trip to Remember
- January 30th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Outdoor/Sports, Travel
- Many visitors to Japan plan an itinerary that starts in Tokyo then quickly moves further south to places like Kyoto or further north to places like Hokkaido. Of course, this is perfectly fine, what beautiful places to visit and should be included in any itinerary if ... » Continue Reading
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- Snowy Monday Captured
- January 18th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Events, Outdoor/Sports, Photography, Travel
- The first snow of the year fell last Monday, January 14. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, 7cm of snow fell in Tokyo and Chiba and the temperature in Tokyo last Monday noon was 0.8 degrees. This unusual event mixed in with excitement among children, but then ... » Continue Reading
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- Traditional Japanese Game: Hanetsuki
- January 17th, 2013Category: Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Outdoor/Sports, Play
- Hanetsuki is one of the many traditional Japanese games that resembles badminton. According to history, hanetsuki served as a rite during exorcisms, becoming a game for girls during the Muromachi period (1333-1568). It is played without a net, using a rectangular wood ... » Continue Reading
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- Mount Mitake
- December 5th, 2012Category: Outdoor/Sports
- Mt Mitake also called Mitake-san (御岳山) is a great day trip from Tokyo that you will not find in most travel guides. It’s the prefect escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and a place to appreciate some beautiful nature and views. At this time of the year it is ... » Continue Reading
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- The Leaves, They Are A-Changin’ – Magome-Tsumago Trail: A Day Trip from Nagoya
- November 20th, 2012Category: Outdoor/Sports, Photography, Travel
- When the city smog gets a bit much, this is a scenic and easy hiking trail to do – perfect for seeing the autumn leaves at their best. If Japan was mentioned before I had any notion that I was coming here, I immediately thought of city life. Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka – cha ... » Continue Reading
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- Nice Rides: Cycling from Atami to Shimoda
- November 1st, 2012Category: Outdoor/Sports, Travel
- Since moving to Japan this past spring I have heard many great things about the Izu Peninsula (Izu Hanto) including that it has Hawaii-like scenery and beaches, loads of suitable places for surfing, wind surfing, fishing, and camping, and excellent roads for bicycle ... » Continue Reading
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- Sports Events: More Than Just Health and Wellness
- October 8th, 2012Category: Culture, Events, Outdoor/Sports, Play
- In a battle between two pole vaulters, Japanese athletes Shuhei Nishida and Sueo Oe made it to the finals at the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin. Nishida was awarded the silver medal, while Oe was given the bronze. When the two athletes returned to Japan, they cut their me ... » Continue Reading
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- Signing Up For A Gym Membership In Japan
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