Spring in Japan is not only limited to eating sakura-flavored foods. It’s also a great time for harvesting and eating takenoko (bamboo shoots). Sakura may be the symbol of spring, but takenoko is known to be the taste of the season. Have you ever tried any […]
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Spring is just around the corner but snow bunnies can still find lots of fun up north in the Tohoku region of Japan. We recently had the chance to visit the beautiful prefecture of Fukushima on a tour hosted by Inawashiro Tourism Association and Listel Hotel […]
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If you visit Japan during the spring season, it is always breathtaking to go view the cherry blossoms (さくら or sakura) in their full radiance. Of course, it is a great experience to go to Hanami (花見) and enjoy a scenic picnic under these pink floral […]
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“Good seasons start with good beginnings” – Sparky Anderson Had to reschedule your trip to Japan? Maybe you want to know the best time to reschedule? Want to put some items on the bucket list? If you are reading these lines, then it may be time […]
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Winter. The season of cold nights, staying in, warm drinks by the fire, and for Japan – the hotpot. For those chilly winter evenings, there’s nothing better than getting the whole family together and sitting around a warm meal cooked in a traditional clay pot or […]
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Date Ideas for a Romantic Valentine’s Day in Tokyo! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Let it serve as a reminder to celebrate the love you have in your life — whether that love is for a romantic partner, good friends, or just yourself. We […]
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Winter is here! That means it’s time for nabe (hot pot), oden, hot chocolate, and… Japanese spiny lobster? That’s right! Spiny lobster, known in Japan as Ise ebi, is a popular delicacy during the winter months in Japan. This crustacean gets its name from Ise, in […]
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The Word is OUT! In its annual forecast, Weathernews predicts that the first cherry blossoms in Tokyo and Hiroshima will start to open on March 15th. The cherry blossom season usually begins in the south, in March, in Kyushu, where the temperature begins to rise earlier, […]
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Winter brings a lot of change as temperatures drop. Yet, regardless of whether the concept of winter spurs happiness or dread for you, the special food of the season is bound to give us all a reason to smile. We created a list of foods that […]
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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 widely available in fish markets, […]
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