ActivitiesCultureFoodKansaiSightseeing Kyoto’s beautiful home of Matcha – Uji Kyoto is famous for many things but without a doubt the most delicious of those things is Macha (抹茶) from…Luka JacksonFebruary 18, 2016
Non classéThings to Know JR Seishun 18 Kippu, The Cheapest Way to Travel Throughout Japan! From Tokyo to Sapporo, discover the cheapest travel option in Japan for tourists and residents alike with the excellent JR…Ratih PermanaFebruary 18, 2016
ActivitiesKantoSightseeing Kakegawa Kachoen: Shizuoka’s very own flower and bird park Kakegawa Kachoen offers visitors the rare opportunity to see and interact with a variety of birds from around the world.Elena GalindoFebruary 17, 2016
Food Umeboshi, the sour super plum Umeboshi is a Japanese mini-superfood packed with vitamins and nutrients, the sour taste of this plum might be something to…AllanFebruary 17, 2016
Kyushu The easiest Underground System to use, the Fukuoka Underground The Fukuoka underground, established in 1981 with just three lines making it one of the easiest underground systems to use…Lauren LewisFebruary 17, 2016
ActivitiesCultureSightseeing Sumo: An Ancient Tradition Famous Throughout the World Sumo is one of Japan's most famous cultural attractions, with many foreigners eager to catch a glimpse of one the…AllanFebruary 16, 2016
ActivitiesKyushuShoppingSightseeing Shopping and dining in Fukuoka City As Kyushu’s biggest city, Fukuoka, offers plenty of shopping areas with traditional and modern sights making it grow in popularity…Lauren LewisFebruary 16, 2016
FoodKanto Five must try Shizuoka specialities! Shizuoka prefecture may not be the first prefecture on your foodie list, but it should surely be as it boasts…Elena GalindoFebruary 16, 2016
ActivitiesKansaiSightseeing Hiking Arashiyama: Hozukyo to Nison-in temple One of the lesser known and more interesting hiking paths in Kyoto is from Hozukyo station to the Sagano temple…Luka JacksonFebruary 15, 2016
Food Japanese Desserts and Sweets: The Main difference from Western Sweets Discover the difference between Japanese "Wagashi" sweets and western treats. Whatever the grain, whether wheat or rice, sweets of any…Connor LawlessFebruary 15, 2016
ActivitiesFoodKanto Home-made wasabi zuke (wasabi pickles) with Asami Itoh of Marufuku Tea Factory, Shizuoka Preparing Wasabi Zuke, or pickled wasabi, a typical agricultural product of Shizuoka yet rare and expensive delicacy elsewhere.Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 14, 2016
CultureFoodKantoShoppingSightseeing Hot-spring shopping at Atami Shotengai If you venture outside of Tokyo, Atami is a great solution for shopping and food in a beautiful hot spring…YounesFebruary 14, 2016
CultureKansaiSightseeing Meet a Maiko, a Geisha’s young apprentice Japan offers foreign visitors a countless number of attractions, one of which being the iconic figure of a Geisha: a…Ratih PermanaFebruary 14, 2016
FoodKanto Namaste Nippon Nepalese-Indian Restaurant, Shizuoka Namaste Nippon Nepalese-Indian Restaurant along the Kitakaido Street in Aoi Ku, Shizuoka, offers a great blend of Indian and Nepalese…Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 14, 2016
AccommodationCulture Couchsurfing in Japan: What to Consider Free accomodation with local hosts in the land of the rising sun, what to think about when couchsurfing in Japan.Jose I. EspindolaFebruary 14, 2016
ActivitiesFoodKanto Beer Trial: Aoi Brewing Co., Shizuoka Naoki Mando, the owner of a few bars and restaurants in Shizuoka, achieved a lifelong dream when Aoi Brewing Co.…Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 13, 2016
Culture Customs, being a good guest in Japan Although Japanese will forgive you a few mistakes here and there, it is best to be courteous and be aware…Jose I. EspindolaFebruary 13, 2016
ActivitiesFoodKanto Japanese Cafe Experiences for one and all! Japan offers many café options, for all kinds of people and all interests. From maid and butler cafés to fully-fledged…Scarlett GreyFebruary 13, 2016
FoodKantoShopping $5 Sushi Lunch Sets at Parche Market, Shizuoka Sushi of all sorts of fresh fish for cheap at Parche Market in Shizuoka, Japan.Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 13, 2016
ActivitiesFoodKanto A visit to the birthplace of Wasabi, Utogi The green wasabi root of Shizuoka: a cultivation exploration with Mr. Yoshihiro Mochizukiat Maru Ichi Farm, Utogi .Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 13, 2016
FoodKantoSightseeing The Legend of Hagoromo in Miho Beach Pine Forest, Shimizu A pine forest of legend and a beach looking out to Mount Fuji awaits you at Miho Beach Pine Forest.Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 13, 2016
ActivitiesKantoSightseeing The 53 Station Ukiyoe Prints in Kambara, Shimizu Visit woodblock print artist Utagawa Hiroshige's 53 stations along the Tōkaidō road on the sidewalk of Yui, Shimizu ku, Shizuoka.Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 13, 2016
FoodKansai Green Tea treats from Kyoto, Malebranche Malebranche, an old sweet shop based in Kyoto, offers tasty treats made with Green Tea.Ratih PermanaFebruary 13, 2016
CultureKansaiSightseeing Kyoto’s breathtaking Ryoanji Temple Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, Kyoto's Ryoan-ji Temple has attracted many visitors to its rock garden.Ratih PermanaFebruary 12, 2016
ActivitiesCultureEventsKanto Mage (Topknot Hairstyle) Festival, Shimada Enjoy a history of Japanese hairstyle at the Shimada FestivalRobert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 12, 2016
CultureShopping Souvenirs, Bringing Back to Perfect Gift for Everyone Dear to You Souvenirs, or omiyage in Japanese, are the perfect way to bring something back to your country beyond the photographs and…Jose I. EspindolaFebruary 12, 2016
FoodKantoShopping Natural and healthy products from Shizuoka Natural House in the Parche Market at Shizuoka Station hides a wealth of fresh and processed organic foods as well…Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 10, 2016
Food The Japanese-English Fish Lexicon As a country famed for its seafood, a lexicon on the countless varieties of fish you may encounter seemed to…Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 10, 2016