‘Japan Related’ Archives
Welcome Naoto Kan
A warm welcome to the new Japanese Prime Minister, Naoto Kan!There really isn't much to say except, Kampai! Hope you last longer than your predecessor!
Get Out the Samura Sword
The relationship between America and Japan has been strained by the recent Toyota malfunctions. However, if the people of Japan have their way, the relationship will continue to stay strong as most Japanese are worried more about their relationship with America than the Toyota company itself. Japanese have their ears to the tracks listening for [...]
Compare Hotel Prices of the Big Guys!
Now there is a much easier way to find the best hotel prices around the Kansai area, and the world for that matter! Use the new KansaiConnect Hotel Finder and find the lowest prices by comparing all the largest hotel sites around the globe [...]
Catch’em While You Can
Japanese maples are beginning to turn into their beautiful yellow, orange and red autumn colors. Tis the season for momiji viewing. You would expect during a normal autumn season to see thousands upon thousands of people roaming here and there admiring the beautiful autumn leaves, but that is not quite the case this year. Be it so called global [...]
Schools Randomly Sending Classes Home
School's out for summer in Japan? No. Summer is over! So why are so many students around the country at home when they should be at school? Has Japan added a new holiday? The H1N1 virus is the culprit. It's taking its toll on the Japanese students. But who's complaining? The students aren't. That's for sure. What student doesn't enjoy a day off [...]
Many Schools On Hold While School Officials Ponder the Storm
Kansai area school officials are weighing whether or not to send students to school today as Typhoon 18 continues on its path northward. In the meantime, parents and students are at home anxiously awaiting to hear their decision. Do school officials collaborate with the Japan Meteorological Agency and decide to shutdown or postpone school? How [...]
Sports Day Coming Soon!
Sports Day for many schools is on a Saturday in September or October. It is a day set aside once a year when students, faculty and families come together at school to dance, run races and enjoy time together. Most schools have to Sports Days. One is for students only, where families come and watch their children perform, run and do games. The [...]
