Without the hard-won home-cooking skills required to rustle up, on occasion, a plate of semi-palatable food for myself, it’s doubtful…
Richard Koyama-DanielsFebruary 20, 2025
Over the past decade, veganism in Japan has seen significant growth in awareness and acceptance, although it’s still far from…
Stephan JarvisJanuary 16, 2025
There’s hardly a traveler to Japan who hasn’t thought about, read, or traveled to Kyoto’s cultural capital or Hyogo’s Himeji…
Mika CunninghamMarch 29, 2022
Aizu-Wakamatsu, in Fukushima Prefecture, was the last stronghold of the Tokugawa family after they gave up power under pressure from…
Don KennedyMarch 9, 2022
Tsuruoka City (鶴岡市) in Japan’s Tokohu region is truly a hidden gem of not only Japan but Japanese food culture.…
Richard MilnerDecember 27, 2021
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 foods in Japan. But not just any curry: it's Japanese curry. This mild…
Joachim DucosNovember 17, 2020
Japanese cuisine includes a great variety of dishes, and, little by little, they are becoming known in Western countries. Many…
Maria PeñascalOctober 22, 2020
Nagareyama: Birthplace of White Mirin Nagareyama Honcho 流山本町 is the heart of a group of towns in Chiba Prefecture —…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Nankan, in northern Kumamoto Prefecture, is in the district of Tamana. Although it’s a small town, it has gained a…
Clémentine CintréNovember 28, 2019
Sponsored by Asuka Mura village, Nara Asuka (飛鳥) is a small village located less than 30 kilometers from Nara city.…
Clémentine CintréAugust 23, 2019
If anyone is looking for a Rastafarian-inspired Japanese restaurant, look no further than Satta Yard in Nakatsu. About a 50-minute…
Mika CunninghamMay 18, 2019
Sponsored by Toyama Prefecture Toyama Prefecture has an unusual geographic feature of having the seashore and the mountains separated by…
Joachim DucosDecember 16, 2018
Sponsored by Nagiso Town Yui-an Hostel and Cafe: Tradition and Modernity Existing in Perfect Harmony The Yui-an Hostel and Cafe…
Emiliano DeSantiagoFebruary 16, 2018
Sponsored by Nakanojo tourism association Japan is known as a country with a lot of tourism, even outside of the…
Alex EhrenreichSeptember 25, 2017
Macrobiotic / Veggie friendly Restaurant in Morioka, Tohoku Japan My friend and I have been hunting for more vegan and…
Ryann OverbayDecember 30, 2016
Traveling, eating and exploring in Japan can be a challenge if you don't understand Japanese. But negotiating menus and finding…
Lauren ShannonDecember 12, 2016
Looking for delicious organic vegan and vegetarian food or tasty locally-brewed craft beer? Check out Beach Muffin, just a short…
Matt De SousaApril 27, 2016
Being a vegetarian in Japan can be challenging, being a vegan even more so. So why not give this macrobiotic…
Ryann OverbayApril 26, 2016
Stocked full of this season’s freshest traditional Japanese fruits, vegetables and flowers, Kamakura’s Farmer’s Market is a feast for all…
Hazel TaylorApril 14, 2016
Magokoro, a hemp-inspired restaurant in Kamakura, offers a rare blend of tasty and healthy vegan food in a relaxing, beachside…
Hazel TaylorApril 11, 2016
Satisfy a hankering for Indian and Sri Lankan food with a lunch special at Shizuoka's own Daihami.
Robert-Gilles MartineauMarch 7, 2016
Looking for vegan or vegetarian food in Shizuoka? Look no further! Opened in 2008, Locomani offers amazing vegan and vegetarian…
Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 27, 2016
Namaste Nippon Nepalese-Indian Restaurant along the Kitakaido Street in Aoi Ku, Shizuoka, offers a great blend of Indian and Nepalese…
Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 14, 2016
Natural House in the Parche Market at Shizuoka Station hides a wealth of fresh and processed organic foods as well…
Robert-Gilles MartineauFebruary 10, 2016
