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Bonsai: The Cutest Tree of Them All

October 2nd, 2012By Gabrielle EwartCategory: Culture, Outdoor/Sports

"A tree that is left growing in its natural state is a crude thing. It is only when it is kept close to human beings who fashion it with loving care that its shape and style acquire the ability to move one.” - Utsubo Monogatari The purposes of bonsai are primaril ... » Continue Reading
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Adrenaline Rush

October 1st, 2012By GaijinPotCategory: Arts & Entertainment, Outdoor/Sports, Travel

Shopping, relaxation, cosplay--these are just some of the fun things you can try in Japan. But if you’re an adventure-seeker and adrenaline junkie, Japan can also be one of the nicest destinations for outdoor recreation. Minakami is a four season hot spring resort to ... » Continue Reading
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Japan – Adventure Travel

September 25th, 2012By Maggi SimpkinsCategory: Outdoor/Sports, Travel

This island nation located in East Asia offers an amazing mixture of the ultra modern and historically ancient. With huge, bright cities and large areas of beautiful countryside and wilderness, it is a country of contrast and beauty. Be blown away by the fantasti ... » Continue Reading
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Ritsurin in Spring

September 20th, 2012By Lieske LeynenCategory: Culture, Outdoor/Sports, Travel

Ritsurin Garden is near the center of Takamatsu. It is a famous garden that has been featured in several magazines and it's not surprising as to why. The garden offers many different traditional Japanese plants and structures and there is a traditional tea hous ... » Continue Reading
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MBprints T-shirt Print Shop

July 10th, 2012By MBPRINTSCategory: Outdoor/Sports

Trying to figure out how to stay cool and still look stylish in the cloying summer heat? Sure, you’ve worn t-shirts before. But in extreme circumstances—not just any t-shirt will do. MBprints is your printing connection in Japan. School or company having an e ... » Continue Reading
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Learning to Climb in Japanese

July 6th, 2012By Shane MinterCategory: Outdoor/Sports

There can definitely be something said about communities sharing a common activity. No matter where you find yourself living, like a country half a world away whose language you have only a basic understanding of, there are always communities of people doing things who ... » Continue Reading
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Preparing for Fuji

July 4th, 2012By Lou HebertCategory: Outdoor/Sports, Travel

Mount Fuji’s July-to-August climbing season is fast approaching, and I have been asked by some friends to lead a small group of expats up the mountain because they know I have climbed it once before. However, as I make my decision to return for another trip up Mount Fuj ... » Continue Reading
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2-Wheel Wisdom from a Painted Seatpost

June 1st, 2012By Lou HebertCategory: Outdoor/Sports, Travel

My choice to follow the 50 East from Gunma Prefecture on my ‘fixie’ track bike was meant to be challenging, but it was also unexpectedly enlightening. I was energetic and optimistic for what lay ahead when I hit the road at 5:30 a.m. The sky was clear and the ... » Continue Reading
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Fuji, Haku and Tate, Japan’s Great Views and High Peaks

May 18th, 2012By GaijinPotCategory: Outdoor/Sports, Travel

Mountaineering in Japan has a long history in one form or another, be it a form of religious devotion dating back many centuries or just for recreational purposes. For the untrained, mountaineering could be a dangerous pastime, but for trained thrill-seekers, Japan is t ... » Continue Reading
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Birdwatching in Japan

May 18th, 2012By GaijinPotCategory: Outdoor/Sports, Travel

The strong relationship of the people of Japan with nature is often seen in art. Some of the art works depict small flowers in delicate detail and can be displayed in many settings where beauty is appreciated. Aside from Japanese calligraphy, a particular animal i ... » Continue Reading