Just outside the crowds of Kyoto city is a world of serene nature, vibrant culture, and deep history that you…
Todd FongFebruary 3, 2021
Curry is one of the most popular food in Japan. But not just any curry: it's Japanese curry. This mild…
Joachim DucosNovember 17, 2020
Christmas is a ubiquitous, worldwide holiday officially celebrated in 160 countries across the globe. From Colombia to Romania, Malta to…
Richard MilnerSeptember 24, 2020
One of my favourite prefectures to explore for weekends away from Tokyo’s city lights is Shizuoka (静岡県). A quick Shinkansen…
LiaSeptember 9, 2020
For those who don't feel like eating raw fish, Japanese cuisine has a wide variety of delicious alternatives. Yakiniku (焼肉) is a…
Jo. HernándezAugust 29, 2020
Kyushu (九州) is a largely unexplored island for Western tourists. Unsurprisingly, most of them won't know about a true hidden…
Maria PeñascalJune 11, 2020
"Itadakimasu" and "Gochisousama" are more than just good wishes for your meal in Japanese.
Kelly NagataApril 4, 2020
There's certainly no shortage of interesting things to do during the day in Tokyo, but as night falls on Japan's…
VoyaponMarch 25, 2020
Izumi (Kagoshima prefecture) is a city with many surprises. After my experience staying in a traditional rural house and seeing…
Maria PeñascalMarch 7, 2020
