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A TASTE OF AUTUMN IN JAPAN: TOP 5 RECOMMENDED FOODS
As summer comes to an end, the crisp cold air in the morning reminds us that autumn is just around the corner. Japan has four distinct seasons to enjoy. The beauty of the autumn season in Japan is not only limited to sightseeing autumn foliage, but […]
KYOTO’S RENOWNED TOFU DISHES: YUDOFU AND YUBA
The ancient city of Kyoto is one of the most popular travel destinations in Japan. It’s not only famed for its picturesque temples and shrines, but it also offers exquisite and nutritious dishes that will surely surprise all food lovers! In particular, Kyoto is known to […]
“Yamaboushi Japanese Farmstay” – Five Senses Immersive Experience
Living in Japan has been one of the most wonderful and interesting adventures in my life. Six years in Tokyo gave me the opportunity to visit many beautiful places and join a lot of traditional Japanese activities. Each time is better than the last. But honestly, […]
Zen Eating Experience: Mindful Meditation to Enrich Your Life!
“We don’t pay attention to the meals in today’s busy world. Eating in a relaxed manner can give us a hint on how to enrich our daily lives” – quote from Zen Eating (https://zen-eating.com/ ) After reading this sentence, I couldn’t agree more. “We move about […]
Obanzai Ryori: Japanese food for your soul
Autumn is just around the corner, and for me there is nothing more comforting than a home cooked meal when the weather starts to get chilly. Japanese do nourishing soul-food like no others, and in Kyoto there’s a truly special type of home cooked cuisine that […]
Osusume Japan: Chiki Tea
Hi Holly! First of all, thank you for joining our Osusume Japan series! Could you please introduce yourself and tells us more about your relationship with Japan? Thank you for your invitation! I love what you are doing! I’m Holly Helt and thanks to my dad […]
Interview with Hikari Miso
Thank you for your time today! I’m excited for myself and our readers to learn more about Hikari Miso! I personally love Miso, but it tends to surprise people when I tell them that Miso Soup is one of my favorite foods. I can definitely appreciate […]
Japanese Food Guide Interview – Learn more about Jessica and her Foodie Blog
Today we’re happy to introduce you to Jessica, a huge fan of Japan and its food! Let’s learn more about her and her “Japanese Food Guide” project. 1. Hello Jessica. We are very thankful for your time today! Being such food lovers ourselves, we are excited […]
Noryo Yuka – Wooden Dining Decks at Restaurants for Relaxing and Calm Atmosphere in Kyoto
As we head out of summer and into Autumn in Japan- we wanted to share a post about a wonderful Kyoto tradition and restaurant that you can add to your 2022 bucket list when travel resumes to Japan! A few months after moving from Sapporo to […]
Homestay in Japan – Saying Goodbye to Kawane
Hi, my name is Espi and a few weeks ago I completed my homestay program in Kawane, Shizuoka. Kawane is a small agricultural town over 200 kilometers from Tokyo, and is home to a little over 6,000 residents, many of whom have lived there for their […]