Our days in Japan
We were driving through Fukushima Prefecture on our way to the Omagari Firework Festival in Akita Prefecture and had a little bit of time to spare. We knew that Fukushima was famous for its peaches and pears and were interested in trying some. After some consideration we decided on pears and checked to see if […]
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Having just passed the Japanese Driver’s License Test on my first try, our next step was buying a used car in Japan. Here is our list of expenses to take into consideration before buying a used car in Japan: Monthly Fixed Costs: ¥56,173 Choosing a Car Our primary criteria was a Kei Car (light vehicle) […]
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The Kasama Himatsuri Pottery Festival is an annual event held in Kasama City’s Art Forest Park. The weeklong event features booths and exhibits from over 250 craftspeople from across Japan. The vendors range from local artisans to well known historic kilns. About Kasama Himatsuri Pottery Festival Upon arriving at the main entrance to the Himatsuri […]
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