Located on the tip of Japan’s southernmost island Kyushu, sandwiched between the perhaps better-known prefectures of Fukuoka and Nagasaki, and bordered by the Sea of Japan, lies the fertile lands of Saga Prefecture. With this agricultural haven featuring some of the nation’s finest farming, fishing, and […]
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Have you ever thought about the story behind the tea you drink everyday? Yunomi.life is a Japanese tea brand with the inspiring mission to transcend cultural barriers by sharing the personal stories of local tea farmers in Japan with tea enthusiasts around the world. We had […]
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A staple of Japanese Izakaya culture and the perfect companion to an ice cold nama biru (draft beer), the infamous yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and its perhaps lesser known cousin, kushiage (skewers of deep fried meat, seafood, or vegetables) are an essential part of Japanese cuisine. […]
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Have you ever arrived at your dream holiday destination, only to find it overcrowded with tourists? The Invisible Tourist is a blog dedicated to sharing the best ways to blend in when traveling and minimize the negative impacts on the local culture/environment often created by overtourism. […]
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A stone’s throw from the infamous Mt. Fuji, lies the historically rich city of Gotemba. Known for its breathtaking views and serene natural landscape, Gotemba sits in the coastal prefecture of Shizuoka, located in the southeastern area of Japan’s main island, Honshu. With Mt. Fuji to […]
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Winter. The season of cold nights, staying in, warm drinks by the fire, and for Japan – the hotpot. For those chilly winter evenings, there’s nothing better than getting the whole family together and sitting around a warm meal cooked in a traditional clay pot or […]
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