"When life gives you lemons... make sake.” I imagine this could have been the mantra of young Kamezo and Motosaburo…
Todd FongSeptember 22, 2019
Sponsored by Asahikawa City Asahikawa is Hokkaido’s second largest city and, unlike its sleepy rural neighbors, has plenty to keep…
Andrew DeckMarch 24, 2019
Sponsored by the Minamisatsuma Tourism Board. If Japan is mainly known for sake, made from rice, or shochu, a sweet…
Marion PontFebruary 17, 2019
This past year, a second ramen shop in Tokyo earned a Michelin star in the latest ratings. Ramen, one of…
Todd FongFebruary 11, 2019
Sponsored by the Kinki District Transport Bureau While Japan's traditional alcohol is sake, which has been perfected over centuries, in…
Joachim DucosDecember 31, 2018
Sponsored by Shiga Prefecture Otsu City in Shiga Prefecture is not well known to tourists although it is only 10 minutes…
Joachim DucosNovember 29, 2018
Try one of Japan's most renowned breweries at the Daisen G Beer Brewery serving craft beer and 100% local specialties…
Marion PontNovember 20, 2018
Few would consider the former castle town of Murakami, Niigata, a metropolis. But the town may feel like one after…
Andrew DeckNovember 10, 2018
Sponsored by Hitoyoshi city Everyone knows that Japanese railway services are well developed. The trains are clean, always on time, and…
Joachim DucosNovember 2, 2018
Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu Island, the third largest island in Japan located at the southernmost tip of the…
Marion PontOctober 30, 2018
Sponsored by Kyushu Tourism Board. Kyushu, the southernmost among Japan's four main islands, is not the most popular destination for…
Marion PontOctober 16, 2018
Far from the usual sightseeing tours, Ehime Prefecture on Shikoku Island has caught my attention more than once. Always eager…
Pierre BabinSeptember 6, 2018
Karasuma Bar Yokocho opened its doors in the heart of Kyoto in 2017, mixing the izakaya culture, tapas, and drinking…
Clémentine CintréAugust 31, 2018
Sponsored by Akasaka Bar Yokocho. Akasaka Bar Yokocho is closed permanently. When the conviviality of Spanish tapas meets the promiscuity…
Marion PontAugust 29, 2018
Sponsored by Niigata, Murakami and Sado City When traveling to Japan for the first time, people tend to focus on…
Marion PontAugust 22, 2018
The city of Niigata, located in the prefecture of the same name, has one of the richest culinary cultures in…
Marion PontAugust 2, 2018
Niigata is famous for everything from rice and sake, to seafood and soybeans. Here's our guide to the best in…
Marion PontJuly 31, 2018
Kagoshima, situated on the southern tip of Japan, is a paradise for shochu enthusiasts. Like whisky and brandy, shochu is…
Dagmara KoreckaJune 9, 2018
Sapporo is a beautiful city that is a must see if you make the effort to visit the island of Hokkaido.…
Kylie PlesterMay 26, 2018
Tucked away just outside of Morioka Station is a street called Zaimokucho. On a weekday, it might seem like any…
Tuliyani MacLennanMay 14, 2018
Sponsored by Yonezawa City While many foreigners know and love sake, Japan’s world-famous rice wine, few know about the deep…
Andrew DeckMarch 18, 2018
Sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Tourism Federation Hitoyoshi, located in the southern region of Kumamoto, is home to age old traditions, well-preserved…
Hazel TaylorMarch 15, 2018
Sponsored by Murakami City Murakami in Winter Niigata is a region of Japan known for its abundant snowfall in winter,…
Joachim DucosMarch 12, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. The Naeba Ski Area is the flagship ski resort of the Prince Snow Resorts and…
Katherine WhatleyMarch 4, 2018
Sponsored by Seibu Holdings Inc. The Naeba Ski Resort is one of Japan's top class ski resorts, and also one…
Katherine WhatleyMarch 2, 2018
Sponsored by Toon City I recently had the opportunity to visit the beautiful coastal town of Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture.…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 23, 2018
Sponsored by Nakatsugawa City My Stay in Nakatsugawa: Ryokan, Food, and Nightlife I recently had the opportunity to spend a…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 20, 2018
