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Beginner’s guide to Tokyo
ALASKA AIRLINES: Beginner’s guide to Tokyo Author: Laura Brindley Anyone who’s ever seen the iconic film “Lost in Translation” knows that Tokyo is a whirlwind of lights and color and sound and energy. Laura Brindley compiles a guide on how to make the most of Tokyo […]
Sakuramochi: See Beautiful Cherry Blossoms, then Eat Them?!
Salt and sugar help the world go ‘round. These two essential nutrients are what give sakura mochi its popular appeal. Rest assured: you are supposed to eat the leaf!
A Crash Course on The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Far more than just a way to enjoy delicious matcha tea and sweets, the Japanese tea ceremony is a tradition that goes back to the ninth century. The origins of the ceremony have roots in Zen Buddism, a religious practice introduced from China.
Recommended food events in Tokyo – March 2019
So you’re in Tokyo in March and you’re looking for food events? Here are a few we recommend!
Ask our guides: best places to visit in Winter in the Kansai area
To celebrate the last cold days of winter, this month we asked our beloved, adventurous guides Hiroe and Yuko what are their favorite places to visit during the coldest seasons in the Kansai area.
Expat in Japan Interview – 10 questions to 5AM Ramen
I’ve been eating ramen since I was old enough to chew. My mother would make the “Sapporo Ichiban” brand instant ramen at home, also adding eggs and various veggies. So I essentially grew up on ramen. As I got older, I started to appreciate ramen on a greater level.
OSUSUME Japan – USHIO CHOCOLATL & foo CHOCOLATERS
The slogan for Ushio is “Chocolates not to eat. Feel” ! An increasing number of people are already conscious of the power of respecting raw materials and the importance of knowing who made something and how it was made. Not only chocolate but much more than that.
What You Need to Know for Your First Visit to Japan
We asked some of our guides and friends for a few hints on things to know before you arrive. Even if this is your first visit to Japan, here are a few top tips that are sure to make you seem like an insider. We want to help you have a great time traveling around this amazing country!
What is a Depachika?
What’s a Depachika? Let me explain. Can you imagine for a minute, food heaven? Any kind of food you could imagine. Desserts, prepared food, lunch boxes, popular treats and gourmet delicacies. Yes, that’s right. Depachika means food heaven, in a basement?!
Expat in Japan Interview – 10 questions to Anne-san CEO of Arigato Japan
There is no better way to discover and immerse in a country’s culture than food. Food is a universal language that connects people from all over the world. Joining a food tour will help you discover hidden gems you wouldn’t find on your own, expose you to many unique flavors and will allow you to connect with locals like you can never imagine…