Trying to get a short getaway from Tokyo? Gunma Prefecture is just the perfect place for you. It’s a two-hour ride from Tokyo. While being famous for its quantity of snowy attractions (snowy mountains, a variety of Ski resorts, and perfectly located Onsens), Gunma is also […]
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Nagoya is home to plenty of great food and interesting sights and we already wrote a dedicated article about it! There is a lot to taste and today we’re going to bring you with us on a trip to discover some of the tasty things to […]
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Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the best places to be for foodies. The busiest city in the country, it’s lit by neon lights, has high skyscrapers, and a historic and religious touch because of its famous Meiji Shinto Shrine (and plenty of […]
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Ibaraki, located northeast of Tokyo, is filled with abundant nature and is home to some famous Japanese staples, such as natto (fermented soybeans), chestnuts, and melons. Mostly known for its gardens, Ibaraki is blessed with fertile land and abundant waters that allows this prefecture to offer […]
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For a thousand years, the process of fermentation has been present in all civilizations, in order to preserve food for winter, make delicious varieties of snacks, and to create different types of drinks (like wine and beer). In Japan, fermentation touched and shaped many areas changing […]
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Shimane is located in the western part of Honshu, Japan’s main island. This region has a very long and rich history that started thousands of years ago. During the Jomon period (-13 000 to 400 before JC), the region was inhabited by hunter-gatherers and was also […]
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Located in the south of Tokyo, made up of some of the country’s oldest port cities open to foreign trade, Kanagawa prefecture is a melting pot of local and foreign influences. Its capital is Yokohama, where Japan’s largest Chinatown is located, and home to some of […]
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Wakayama, a prefecture in Japan’s Kansai region, is renowned for its natural beauty, historical landmarks, and delectable cuisine. The Mikan Festival, which takes place in the city every November, is one of the prefecture’s most popular food festivals. It features a variety of mikan-related events, such […]
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Crispy, crunchy, can be savoury or sweet. What am I referring to? The Japanese Senbei that is! Brings back memories of 2018 where I made an awesome Japanese friend on campus, who then gave me Japanese snacks to enjoy before she headed back home. Among these […]
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Do you wish to visit Japan and learn about its culture while enjoying the local and traditional foods? If yes then you may find the Awa Odori festival that is held in the Tokushima prefecture interesting. Furthermore, Tokushima, located on the eastern side of the island […]
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