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WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO FINDING IN JAPANESE SUPERMARKETS IN SUMMER
From icy delights to vibrant seasonal fruits, these refreshing foods are sure to bring a smile to your face and provide the perfect snack for those sunny days. In this season of matsuri and fireworks, we have created a list of must-try supermarket foods this summer. […]
Interview With Jamie Kruse About The Tea Hut At OBSERVATORY
We are delighted to be able to interview our content writer Jamie today about her seasonal tea hut at OBSERVATORY in Belfast, Maine. Jamie is the co-founder of the art and education non-profit smudge studio and its project OBSERVATORY; directed towards inspiring curiosity and belonging to […]
Visit to Old-Town Nagoya And an Amazing Hotel: the perfect combo!
If you read our blog regularly, you know that we love Nagoya! Even if this is not a destination that first comes to mind when planning your trip to Japan, you should definitely think about it twice. And I am not saying that because the Ghibli […]
Top 5 Local Foods to Try in Kanagawa Prefecture
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 […]
Celebrate Mountain Day with Amazing Food and Outdoor Experiences
If you love mountains like I do, Japan is the perfect destination for you! It’s great for hikes and treks, and really gives you a great chance to experience nature. Home to the majestic Mount Fuji and the Japanese Alps, the country’s terrain is 75% mountainous […]
Rice Paddy Art: A Sustainable Way to Celebrate Nature
Origin and History of Rice Paddy Art Rice paddy art is a form of agricultural art that is created by planting different coloured rice seedlings in a rice field to create a specific image or pattern. The art form originated in Japan, where it is known […]
The World of Wagashi, Japanese Traditional Sweets
Japan is well known for its culinary beauty and food culture, and this also includes Japan’s large variety of desserts and sweets. One of Japan’s oldest forms of sweets is known as wagashi (和菓子), a traditional confectionary that has been enjoyed for centuries. The history of […]
Japanese Summer Culture Through Beer Gardens!
Beer gardens originated in Germany as summer events that breweries held to showcase and sell their beers. The tradition eventually found its way to Japan, where they can commonly be found on rooftops with great views. Just like its origins, the beer gardens are a great […]
Get To Know Our Travel Guides: Yappy, From Osaka To Tokyo
Today, we’re back with our guide series and we are glad to introduce you to Yappy, one of our amazing experienced guides in Tokyo. Hi Yappy, can you tell us a little about yourself? Where are you from, what is your background, passions etc. I’m Yappy. […]
The 5 Must-Try Dishes in Wakayama
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 […]