It’s hot! It’s sticky! It’s summer in Japan and you just want to escape the heat. How about heading for the hills? Well, mountains, actually. With a little elevation, it also gets a little cooler. But ...

Last summer, I found myself in that familiar parental predicament: two weeks into summer break and my boys were already cycling through the dreaded “I’m bored” chorus. Between managing work, keeping ...

It’s always exciting when the summer season comes around. The kids are out of school, work can get a little easier, and the temperature is nearly perfect. It’s only natural to think about all the fun ...