If you happen to spot adorable sika deers in sight, then you have arrived to none other than the popular Nara prefecture. Landlocked in the Kansai region of Japan, this prefecture is home to 3 of Japan’s world heritage sites and many magnificent temples, ruins and […]
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When fantasizing about which food to try in Japan, your mind might go to sushi, ramen, yakitori and all the other world-famous Japanese food. Japanese cuisine, known in Japanese as washoku, is so well recognized that it is even on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. While […]
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When traveling between Tokyo (in Kanto) and Osaka (in Kansai), Japan’s two largest cities, and their respective surrounding areas, you might notice a 180 degrees difference in the lifestyle. Japan’s Kanto and Kansai regions couldn’t be more different from one another, from the food to the […]
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One of the best Japanese dishes you could ever try is grilled eel, either Unagi or Anago. It is at the same time an experience that makes you go through shock and confusion flashing across your body that ends well. Usually, in the western world, eel […]
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Okay, you’re in Japan having the time of your life. Seeing some of the most beautiful sights, wandering through historical neighborhoods and sampling some of the tastiest food you’ve ever had. Now, at the end of the trip, you’re excited to tell your friends and family […]
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Although famous around the world for the fact that it almost always accompanies sushi, many people still don’t know about the origins or properties of Wasabi. Since its main presentation is that of a green paste, it is not that easy to imagine that it actually […]
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Located east of Kyoto in central Chubu, Aichi is the industrial capital of Japan, being the home to many major companies, most notably Toyota. This is one of the places where historically important figures reside. The first shogun of Japan, Minamoto Yoritomo, and the “Big 3” […]
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Located in Honshu, Japan’s northernmost island, Aomori is a prefecture abundant in culture which makes it a perfect tourist destination. Aomori is also rich in various different cultural cuisines, delivering delicacies to satisfy any tourists’ palate. Ichigo-ni （いちご煮） Aomori is known for its various soup […]
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We talked to FRANK, the amazing Ramen expert from 5amRamen about his knowledge and appreciation of all things RAMEN — including instant Ramen… we wanted to know the best versions out there to try! Here are his delicious recommendations. Is there anything better than instant ramen […]
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Japan is well known for its amazing food culture lifestyle. One of the most popular foods both all over the world and in Japan is shrimp. As people may already know, Japan is an island. Different seafood species such as shrimp are more accessible and important […]
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