Local wagyu beef at Sunpu No Nikudokoro restaurant, Shizuoka
A photographic tour of Sumpu No Nikudokoro restaurant ii Shizuoka City. This amazing place serves the famous, and locally sourced Wagyu Beef.
Robert-Gilles Martineau
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Articles by Robert-Gilles Martineau
A Photographic Introduction: Kushida Shrine, Fukuoka
Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka is a perfect example of Shinto-Japanese religious buildings, a good way to explore Japanese history, heritage and culture.
Superb Japanese Hamburgers at Tequila’s, Shizuoka
Robert-Gilles Martineau takes us through the extensive and impressive menu at Tequila’s Diner. The diner specialises in delicious Japanese hamburgers.
Hot Springs on the Cheap: “Itawari No Yuu” in Shimada
Robert-Gilles Martineau shows us how to experience a essential Japanese activity, the onsen, on the cheap. These hotspring baths are a healthy and relaxing.
Soba and Wasabi Leaf Tempura at Utsurogi
Robert-Gilles Martineau Takes us to the home of Wasabi and visits Utsurogi to try the local Tempura! A rural scenery and food adventure!
Great Inn Kashibaya in Okabe, Shizuoka
Robert-Gilles Martineau takes us on photographic tour of the Great Inn Kashibaya in Okabe. A fascinating insight into travelling in the Edo Period.
The Giant Floats of Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, Fukuoka
Come see the truly dwarfing floats of the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival in Fukuoka between the 1st and 15th of July.
Japanese seafood: Japanese-English lexicon
Bearing in mind that many seafood have a variety of names depending on the region in Japan, a Japanese-English lexicon surely comes in handy!
A visit to Orache & Windy Valley Beer in Kannami, Mishima
Orache is located in an area called Tanna which also bears a deserved nickname, “Windy Valley” and lends itself to the name of their delicious craft beer.
Halal Indian and Sri Lankan Lunch at Dahami, Shizuoka
Satisfy a hankering for Indian and Sri Lankan food with a lunch special at Shizuoka’s own Daihami.
Izakaya time at Minato Machi Okamura Ikichi, Yaizu
An izakaya is a Japanese style restaurant or inn that serves food and drinks. Let’s check out Minato Machi Okamura Ikichi near Yaizu JR Station!
Backpackers’ Hotel: Momotaro International House, Shizuoka
Looking for a cheap yet high quality backpackers hotel in Shizuoka? Well, Momotaro is the place for you!
Oden, the Shizuoka Winter Food of choice
Yasaitei in Shizuoka offers the simmering Japanese winter food “oden” in the Kansai style. Vegan and vegetarian options are available!
The Art and Craft of Japanese Lunch Boxes
Although the concept of bento boxes is well-known, few have had the occasion to savor lunch from traditional artistic boxes made of highly quality lacquer.
The Beauty of Japanese Traditional Warehouses, Kura
Scattered across towns Japan’s traditional storehouses were the solution of choice in the Edo period to protect goods and properties against raging fires.
Sushi & Sashimi, A Basic Introduction
With a seemingly endless amount of varieties and styles of tasty sushi and sashimi, it is best to get acquinted with some of the basics.
Vegan and vegetarian food in Shizuoka: Locomani
Looking for vegan or vegetarian food in Shizuoka? Look no further! Opened in 2008, Locomani offers amazing vegan and vegetarian Japanese cuisine.
A selection of delicious Gastronomic Destinations in Fukuoka
Next time you’re in Fukuoka, why not check out a few of the great local restaurants? From Udon to Tempura to Sushi, Fukuoka has you covered!
Blue Books Café, enjoyable atmoshpere with delicious food in Shizuoka
In Shizuoka City, make sure to stop by Blue Books Café, a wonderful café/restaurant with a menu that includes American, British and even French cuisine.
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.
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 cuisines.
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. produced its first craft beer in 2014.
$5 Sushi Lunch Sets at Parche Market, Shizuoka
Sushi of all sorts of fresh fish for cheap at Parche Market in Shizuoka, Japan.
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 .
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.
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.
Mage (Topknot Hairstyle) Festival, Shimada
Enjoy a history of Japanese hairstyle at the Shimada Festival
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 as health foods and health care products of a trustworthy and traceable quality.
