Kagawa (香川) is the smallest prefecture in Japan, known for its beautiful scenery and delicious food. Located in northeast Shikoku, neighboring the Seto Inland Sea and the Sanuki Mountains, a mountain range along the border of Tokushima Prefecture, there are many sights to see in Kagawa. […]
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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, […]
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Kumamoto Prefecture, located in Japan’s southernmost island of Kyushu, is brimming with culture and delicious cuisine. With an abundance of onsens and local delicacies sure to satisfy any foodie’s appetite, Kumamoto is a can’t-miss destination for people wanting to try unique cuisines. Basashi（馬刺し） In contrast to […]
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The name of Suruga Ward in Shizuoka City, which I’m introducing today, comes from its location facing Suruga Bay. The origin becomes evident when Suruga (駿河) is written in Kanji. In this context, the rivers created by melting Mount Fuji snow flowed into the sea like […]
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Located in the Tohoku region of Honshu, Yamagata Prefecture is full of delicious foods and rich culture that are sure to satisfy both the palette and the curiosity of any traveling foodie. Hiyashi Ramen（冷やしラーメン） One beloved dish from the Yamagata region is hiyashi ramen, known in […]
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With the breathtaking Mountain Fuji as a background, the cuisine of Yamanashi prefecture is unique and extremely delicious. Wheat-based noodle dishes feature strongly with Hoto, barley, and heavy Udon being signature dishes of the region and the incredible grape quality in the region. Here is a […]
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If you head to western Honshu, bordering along the Sea of Japan, you will come across Tottori prefecture. Known for its rugged coastline featuring the long stretch of the famous sand dunes and hot springs with restorative properties, there is also an adventure waiting to be […]
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Located in the northeast part of the Tohoku region of Honshu we find Iwate, Japan’s second largest prefecture. Famous for boosting beautiful nature, both the gorgeous mountain landscape and scenic seaside, Iwate invites many visitors to enjoy the prefecture’s natural resources. Although the beauty of the […]
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Whilst Niigata, located in the more mountainous and cold central west of Honshu island, may be most well known abroad for its skiing as well as the delights offered in the winter by the snow-capped mountains and onsen, it is also a trove of delicious cuisine. […]
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Located on the coast of Japan’s southernmost island of Kyushu, Nagasaki Prefecture is full of delicious cuisines that are sure to please any traveling foodie. Nagasaki is packed with dishes that even some Japanese people have never tried, making it a perfect location for those wanting […]
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