Back home things can get a little crazy around Valentine's Day. Grandiose displays of affection have become something of the norm,...[ Click to read more ]
Ume is not just half of an "umeshu," a Japanese liqueur made from unripe and green ume fruits. It is...[ Click to read more ]
Although Kobe’s Chinatown is a major international attractor to the city, Chinese isn’t the only cultural influence worth exploring in...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s vivid changing seasons are not only beautiful to witness, but they can also be very delicious to taste! Throughout...[ Click to read more ]
It was the late 1800s when promotionally minded French dress designers began hiring women to wear their latest creations to...[ Click to read more ]
In Japan you can enjoy a cup of tea or you can immerse yourself in Japan's Way of Tea, a...[ Click to read more ]
The "Land of the Rising Sun" is not just a catchy marketing slogan drummed up by the Japan tourism bureau....[ Click to read more ]
Dealing with food allergies can be a hassle anywhere, but it can be especially worrisome when trying to find something...[ Click to read more ]
As New Year’s well wishes fade from conversations across Japan, an unspoken but equally cheerful sentiment permeates the atmosphere of...[ Click to read more ]
Not being a speed demon myself it is hard to relate to the fast and furious aesthetic, but I definitely...[ Click to read more ]