Rugby World Cup 2019: Prepped for Disasters?

After Typhoon Faxai battered Tokyo on the eve of Sunday, September 8 – just 12…

Tohoku’s Miracle Pine: The Recovery of Rikuzentakata

The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, the vicious tsunami that followed it and the…

A Monument to Adversity: Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium Set to Host Rugby World Cup

On the whole, Japan may not have an established rugby tradition. When you zone-in on…

The Rugby World Cup Fan Etiquette Guide: Japan Behavior Dos & Don’ts

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is shaping up to be one of the competition’s finest…

Countdown to the 2019 Rugby World Cup: Is Japan Ready?

As Japan prepares for next month’s games, we ask the experts to weigh in on…

2019 Setouchi Triennale: Revitalizing Japan’s Art Islands

I first laid eyes upon the art islands during the 2019 Setouchi Triennale. It was…

FanZones: Where to Watch Live World Cup Rugby in Japan

Given the rip-roaring success in 2019 Rugby World Cup ticket sales – over 80% of…

Irish Captain Rory Best: Japan, Rugby and Retiring After The 2019 Rugby World Cup

On April 18 2019, amongst the cacophonous clicks and shutters of cameras at a press…

The Keto Diet: Tips for Eating Low-Carb in Tokyo

The ketogenic diet has acquired somewhat of vogue status in the Western world of late,…

Discover the World of Sake at These English-Language Tasting Shops in Tokyo

Sake is an in an indelible part of the Japanese imbibing culture. To be knowledgeable…

Nageiredo Temple: Hike to Japan’s Most Dangerous National Treasure in Tottori Prefecture

In the seminal travel book, The Inland Sea, author Donald Richie wrote, “The Japanese are…

Complete Guide to All 20 Teams Competing in Japan Rugby World Cup 2019

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is coming to Japan this fall and the competition is…

Best Tokyo Bars to Watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup

This autumn 48 Rugby World Cup games will be played on Japanese shores. That’s a…

Join the Scrum: How to Find a Foreigner-Friendly Rugby League in Tokyo

As of this year I am now in my 20th year of life as a…

Where To Go: Complete Guide to Japan’s Venues for Rugby World Cup 2019

With the 2019 Rugby World Cup inching closer and tickets flying off the shelves in…