Featuring photo credit: Lauren Shannon Japan is renowned for its fresh and delicious seafood. Every year winter marks the start of crab season, where unlike any other fish, crustacean, or shellfish, crab becomes the dominant flavor of seafood. Crab season occurs from November to March, becoming […]
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Featured image by Sorasak on Unsplash The ancient city of Kyoto is one of the most popular travel destinations in Japan. It’s not only famed for its picturesque temples and shrines, but it also offers exquisite and nutritious dishes that will surely surprise all food lovers! […]
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Today, we’re really excited to introduce you the IKKYU Team, specializing in premium green tea in Japan. First of all, thank you for your time! Can you please introduce yourself, and give us a little background about IKKYU? Thank you for having us […]
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Welcome back to the third part of our Japan Ultimate Bucketlist! (First part is available here and second part here). In this section we will explore the center-south regions of Kansai and Chugoku, filled with ancient history, stunning nature, spiritual traditions, and as always, good […]
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This special Japanese dish might seem a little bit strange for some people. But it is definitely another dish you should add to your foodie bucket list. Gyu is the Japanese word for beef and tan means tongue. Sendai Gyutan is known for its savory and […]
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Ekiben is not just an onboard meal and has more to offer rail travellers and the public. Today we are featuring ekiben, an iconic part of Japanese cuisine and culture…
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How can you pick the perfect ramen restaurant with so many options? Pictures of noodles, toppings, and hot soups will help make your decision easier! There are different ramen broth flavours, so you can pick your favourite one but we recommend you enjoy various flavours during your stay in Japan. Try them ALL!
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Japan is a beautiful country full of tradition and culture, but with so many things to see and explore, planning your next trip might be a little overwhelming! That’s why we’ve prepared the ultimate bucket list! It includes a must-see and a must-eat for all 47 Japanese Prefectures so you can discover Japan step by step and bite by bite. Jump into Part 1…
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Getting its start as food fit for celebration, making its way to a post-holiday snack, and now warming up the bellies of the cold, zenzai and oshiruko are tasty and unique Japanese desserts that can be found just about anywhere during the winter season…
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Interview with Akito-san, founder of Tea Cup Trip. Learn about Akito-san’s tea tours and products, and how to enjoy them
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