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Kyoto 101: Everything You Need to Know for Your First Time in the City
Welcome to Kyoto, a city brimming with cultural richness and historical significance. As you prepare for your first trip to this popular destination, you might have some questions before visiting. Here are answers to a few of the common queries that first-time visitors often have: What […]
Japanese Sake – something for everyone!
Sake is a drink that is often associated with Japan – perhaps the only other drink as closely associated with Japan is Japanese tea. However, before one can enjoy the traditional delights, it is important to understand some things about Sake first: in a similar fashion […]
TOURISM IN JAPAN FOR EVERYONE: INTERVIEW WITH ACCESSIBLE JAPAN
Today, we are interviewing Josh from Accessible Japan, which aims to provide information to help tourists with disabilities who want to explore Japan! Accessible Japan offers a trove of useful information, including essential phrases, instructions for navigating the transportation system, lists of hotels and attractions, and […]
Top 10 Strangest Foods You Can Find in Japan For Adventurous Foodies
The most famous Japanese foods, such as Sushi and Ramen, have spread over the world thanks to Japanese restaurants, and almost everyone is familiar with them. In fact, Japanese cuisine is much more diverse than its most popular dishes, and some Japanese dishes may seem a […]
5 Tasty Summer Foods in Japan
Although the summer season in Japan is hot and humid, these amazing seasonal foods will definitely boost your appetite and cool you down! You can try not only typical summer ice-creams but also a variety of tasty festival food.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN TOKYO: THINGS TO DO IN SEPTEMBER 2023
As summer comes to a close and autumn rolls in, September is a month with no shortage of activities. There are still many festivals and firework shows as summer wraps up, and there are even some world-class events occurring. The fun doesn’t stop as the weather […]
Japan’s secret for everything: Fermentation in Japan
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 […]
GREEN, BLACK, RED, WHITE AND YELLOW — AND MORE: AN OVERVIEW OF TEA
Most tea lovers know that all tea comes from the same plant – camellia sinensis. Whether you’re drinking green, black (also known as red), oolong, pu-erh, or yellow tea, camellia sinensis is the steeped leaf you are consuming. It can be kind of astonishing to keep […]
Lucy Seligman of Thanks For The Meal: Your One-Stop for Japanese Cuisine: An Interview
For many people who have a keen interest in Japan, one of the underlying factors of said interest is their infatuation with Japanese cuisine. Japanese cuisine has gained exponential popularity over the years due to its wide variety, deep tradition and equally rich flavours. However, despite […]
5 best local dishes to eat in Shimane prefecture
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 […]