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8 Tokyo-Based Businesses You Can Support During the COVID-19 Outbreak
TOKYO WEEKENDER: 8 Tokyo-Based Businesses You Can Support During the COVID-19 Outbreak Author: Lisandra Moor While living through a pandemic is long and stressful, what comes after it might just be the biggest challenge yet. Tokyo Weekender reached out to their readers to ask if they […]
Interview with Chef, Marybeth Boller
Today, we’re really excited to introduce you to Marybeth Boller, an amazing female chef in Japan with a world class background in Cooking seasonal, delicious dishes!
8 Must-See Places in Tokyo for Tea Lovers – Part 1
T CHING: 8 Must-See Places in Tokyo for Tea Lovers – Part 1 Author: Kei Nishida Kei Nishida compiles a list of tea spots in Tokyo—that are known for several different reasons—to get you prepared for when Japan borders reopen for foreign tourists. Among the recommendations, […]
Making Miso A Farmstay Experience
Arigato Japan Tour-Guide Jordan and wife Satomi had the chance to stay at Minshuku Kuyama (a traditional Japanese Home-Stay) and learn how to make Miso with an expert!
Ramen in Culture
Ramen is enjoyed at any time of day and at any time of year. So is it really so surprising to learn how highly regarded it is? This quintessential Japanese experience is more than just a food, which is why it is so lovingly represented and so voraciously slurped up in all its forms, from the bowl, to the screen, to the page, and even in its own action figures!?!
Travel Safety for Women in Japan
For all travelers and especially women, Japan is a safe country and consistently ranks as one of the countries with the lowest crime rate, world wide. We hear from many of our guests that Japan felt like one of the safest countries they’ve traveled to. People often fall sleep on the train, children in elementary school age take the subway by themselves… It’s not difficult to see that local people value public safety and order.
Harajuku, the most bizarre and colorful neighborhood in Tokyo
BRINDAMOS POR VIAJAR: Harajuku, the most bizarre and colorful neighborhood in Tokyo Author: Tincho Harajuku is the cradle of “kawaii” culture—which means nothing more than cute and adorable. It is the neighborhood where you will find panda-shaped backpacks, biscuits with animal faces or, why not, a […]
The Secrets to Japanese Longevity: A Food Guide
In Japan, it’s not rare to see a street attendant working past retirement, or a kind 80-year-old woman still running her family soba restaurant. It’s a widely known fact that this country has some of the oldest people in the world, falling only behind Hong Kong in life expectancy. Why is this? Could it be the fantastic healthcare system, the high regard that seniors receive, or the fact that many of them remain active, getting up at 6 AM for their daily exercises? Of course these are all contributing factors, but we are missing a pretty important one: food.
A Taste of Okinawa to Bring Home
Okinawa, with its turquoise seas and white sand beaches, touches the heart of anyone who visits. Whether you’re strolling down Kokusai Dori or you’re dipping your feet in the seas of Ishigaki, you want to take a slice of the Okinawan lifestyle back to reality. While Kariyushi (Okinawan aloha shirts) and island made jewelry are lovely baubles, I have found that the best way to show those back home how wonderful a culture is, is to bring back a little taste of their local delicacies…