Finding Comfort in Fall’s Embrace Sher Pauline Palola-Valenzuela, Nagasaki City There is always something soothing about autumn – the sound of dried leaves crunching when…
Praising Students into Excellence
Praising Students Into Excellence Danielle Warner, Nagasaki City Have you ever noticed how good some teachers are at praising people? Whether it’s other teachers or…
The ultimate guide to exploring a new prefecture, Jonah-style
The ultimate guide to exploring a new prefecture, Jonah-style Jonah Meggs, Fukue Jonah-style: avoiding all major cities, expensive hotels and crowded places as much as…
Other Events
Walking Events Nagasaki Health App 歩こーで！（ながさき健康づくりアプリ） Are you looking for an excuse to get outdoors? This app is made just for you! By entering your…
Winter Events
December Kira Kira Festival Location: SaseboDate: Third week of November- December 24th January New Year Marathon 新春マラソン Run 5km, 10km, or half-marathon. Location: 芦辺町 Ashibe…
Fall Events
September Huis Ten Bosch Wine and Beer Festival Location: Huis Ten Bosch, SaseboDate: September – OctoberDetails: After illuminations. Isahaya Mini-Triathalon Teams of six run, swim,…
Spring Events
March Kawazu Cherry Blossoms and Shirouo Fishing（河津桜とシロウオ漁） The blooming of sakura coincides with the peak season for white goby fish along the Saza river. You…
Summer Events
June Iris Gardens (Blue Flag Festival) Flowers bloom in the moats of Kushima Castle. Check out cool musical performances and folk art! Location: Omura –…
Coffee Shops in Nagasaki
Coffee Shops in Nagasaki City (and a brief history of coffee in Japan) Karan Tiwana, Nagasaki City I want to introduce a handful of my…
The Great Kamigoto Expedition
The Great Kamigoto Expedition Jonah & Tzu-Han, Fukue It’s late summer, on Fukue, the main island in the Goto chain. Over lunch in an ALT…