Kyoto may be the historical heart of traditional Japanese culture, but current conditions are making it a less attractive placer for locals to visit. Aside from maybe Tokyo, there’s no other city... Read more »
China’s breakneck expansion of renewable power continues to set records — but an increasing amount of that wind and solar energy is being wasted because the grid isn’t up to scratch. In... Read more »
Kura Sushi shows up at the world’s fair with food from around the globe that it sends around the restaurant. Speedy, affordable, customizable, convenient, and fun, kaitenzushi, a.k.a. kaiten sushi, revolving sushi,... Read more »
For all the chaos, bloodshed and crazed killers stuffing decapitated heads with bamboo grass, there was a beautiful simplicity to the Sengoku period. During the 150 or so years of civil war,... Read more »
Start the Year of the Rabbit with a visit to a “Rabbit Shrine” If you happen to be in the Tokyo area as the calendar leaps into the Year of the Rabbit... Read more »
When you think, “I want to go on a trip and travel!”, what sort of plans do you make? Whether it be tourist attractions, enjoying local cuisine, interacting with local people…what you... Read more »
Bangor, Ireland – On Ireland’s blustery western seaboard, researchers are gleefully flying giant kites — not for fun but in the hope of generating renewable electricity and sparking a “revolution” in wind... Read more »
There are two legendary Takeshis in the world: Beat and Kitano. Beat Takeshi is known primarily in Japan as a goofball variety show entertainer, while Takeshi Kitano is hailed all over Europe... Read more »
When you’re making travel plans and deciding where to stay, what are the most important things you consider? When you’re traveling solo, you might want a reasonably-priced hotel. If you’re traveling in... Read more »
With only 90 minutes on the clock, how much soba can one person eat? Japan has a lot of impressive eating challenges, one of them even being a famous regional dish, and... Read more »