Articles by Jo. Hernández
When you think about homemade food in Japan, I'm sure that onigiri (おにぎり) will come to your mind. Although it is not as internationally famous as sushi (寿司), it is one of the most basic Japanese cuisine dishes. There are...
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Yakiniku: Japanese Style Grilled Meat
For those who don't feel like eating raw fish, Japanese cuisine has a wide variety of delicious alternatives. Yakiniku (焼肉) is a Japanese-style grilled meat dish with a distinct way to cook and eat it. What is Yakiniku? Yakiniku (焼肉)...
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Matsumoto Azalea Park, a Flower Paradise in Nagasaki!
Azalea Blooming in Spring! Near Omura City, just about an hour drive from Nagasaki city, you have the opportunity to experience a magical wonderland. These multicolored blooms will make you feel as though you are inside a painting. Plan your trip to the Flower Festival...
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Nagayo Kodago Cherry Blossoms. Walk in to a tunnel of pink petals.
Explore the hidden very beautiful walk under the cherry treesby the side of a river previously only known by locals in Kodago, Nagayo.
Dejima – an In-land island in the heart of Nagasaki
Explore the bizarre but fascinating Dejima Island in the heart of Nagasaki. Designed as way around the ban on foreign trade and involvement in Japan, the island was occupied by Dutch traders.
Nagasaki, one amazing cherry blossom universe.
For a cherry blossom (sakura) pink universe, Nakao Mountain and Nakao Castle Park in Nagayo City, Nagasaki, is where you want to go.
Kujukushima Sunset Cruise, Enamored with Ninety-Nine Islands in Nagasaki
Take a cruise along Kujukushima’s “ninety nine islands”and enjoy the sights on the sea and plucking shells for their pearls.