Welcome to the final segment of our four-part series on notable tea regions in Japan! In this post, we land in Kyoto Prefecture’s Uji region to experience the cultural heart and history of tea in Japan. If you are just now joining us, check out our […]
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Welcome to part three of our four-part series on notable tea regions in Japan. So far, we’ve covered both Kagoshima Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture. Today we will spend some time at the base of Mt. Fuji in the tea fields of Shizuoka Prefecture. Next time, in […]
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Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, is home to Nishiyama Park, Tojinbo Cliffs, Maruoka Castle and Echizen Daibutsu. Even though these sights are quite far from Fukui city, they can be easily accessed through local trains and buses! Not only does […]
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Located on the coast of Japan’s southernmost island of Kyushu, Nagasaki Prefecture is full of delicious cuisines that are sure to please any traveling foodie. Nagasaki is packed with dishes that even some Japanese people have never tried, making it a perfect location for those wanting […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Gifu has played an essential role throughout Japan’s history. Since it’s located in the middle of the country, many lords such as Oda Nobunaga used the city to try to unify and control the government. Therefore, it has also been an important place for commerce over […]
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Oita is a prefecture located on the eastern coast of the island of Kyushu. The region has a rich history that started during ancient times, with evidence of human habitation dating as far back as the Paleolithic era. During the 8th century, Oita was part of […]
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Tucked away in the southern part of Shikoku is Kochi prefecture, a land known for its natural landscapes, and historic sights, with a thriving traditional and cultural lifestyle. With 84% of its land covered by forests and a coastline facing the Pacific Ocean making it a […]
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Welcome to our four-part series on notable tea regions in Japan! This is our second post in the series after last week’s intro to Kagoshima Prefecture. Today, we’re heading north to Fukuoka prefecture. Next up is Shizuoka prefecture followed by Kyoto prefecture’s Uji region. What kind […]
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