Seafood, in particular Fish is a common staple in Japanese Food. Hokkaido is particularly renowned for the high quality and freshness of its seafood, particularly Crab. Tsukiji Market is perhaps most famous to tourists as one of the world’s largest fish markets. A visit to Tsukiji Market is best combined with a Sushi meal at one of the local Restaurants.
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The Pearls of Enoshima: Fish, the Sea and Mount Fuji
Enoshima, that small and enjoyable island located in Kanagawa Prefecture, offers a huge variety of activities. It is not surprising that it is considered one of the favorite spots for the Tokyo inhabitants, as it is just one hour away from the city. A while…
Western Japan on a Budget: Explore Matsue Castle and a Yokai Manga Town Near Hiroshima
Sponsored by Chugoku Region Tourism Promotion Association / Chugoku District Transport Bureau We’ve already discussed in a previous article how easy and inexpensive it is to reach Matsue by bus from Hiroshima; now let’s talk about how easy it is to get around Matsue. With…
Cultural and Culinary Fusion in Nagasaki
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau At the height of the Fall season, I recently had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful southern port city of Nagasaki for two days of culinary and historical exploration. Nagasaki served as the sole gateway between the Western world…
Exploring the Cuisine and Urban Nightlife of Fukuoka
Day or night, Fukuoka city offers a dizzying array of food, from roadside yatai serving late night meals to exclusive 3 Michelin starred sushi restaurants.
Culinary Excellence in Fukuoka, Kyushu’s Largest City
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau From 100 yen snacks at street stalls to the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the world, Japan truly is a culinary powerhouse with delicious food to be had across an incredibly wide price range. When visiting this country,…
Hiroshima Bus Terminal: The Ultimate Tourist’s Guide to Budget Travel in Hiroshima, Japan
How to save money and make travel to destinations around Hiroshima easy and convenient using the Hiroshima Bus Terminal.
The Salmon Heritage of Murakami City
Sponsored by Murakami City During the last day of my travels in Murakami City, I went to see the annual salmon harvest taking place on the Miomote River that runs through the middle part of this city. Shiobiki Salmon are an icon of this city…
Yuzawa’s Luxury Ryokan “Heaven” and Volcanic Landscape “Hell”
If you are looking for a deeper nature than big urban cities to admire the kouyou – the phenomenon of the leaves changing color in the autumn – Yuzawa city, in Akita Prefecture, will fulfill your desires for a fresh air weekend less than 4…
Luxury stay in a ryokan with a private bath in Yamaga Onsen
sponsored by Northern Kumamoto Administrative Headquarters I had several opportunities to stay in Japanese ryokan, and I can say that these traditional inns are the epitome of luxury and hospitality. Caring but discreet staff, elegant and clean rooms, delicious food, and the renowned Japanese omotenashi,…
A 4 Day Journey From Iwate Prefecture to Hokkaido on the Hokkaido Shinkansen: Day Three
Sponsored by Hokkaido Government A Four Day Journey Along the Hokkaido Shinkansen As you may know, the Rugby World Cup 2019, one of the three major sporting events in the world, is now being held in Japan. To commemorate Japan hosting the RWC 2019, this…