As you come into, or go east, out of Hiroshima Station on one of the local trains or Shinkansen you can...[ Click to read more ]
Halal means "permissible," and Halal food is food that adheres to Islamic law, as defined in the Koran. As visitors and...[ Click to read more ]
Ume is not just half of an "umeshu," which is a Japanese liqueur made from unripe and green ume fruits....[ 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 ]
Hiroshima is famous for having access to both the mountains and the ocean and as a result, has bountiful produce...[ Click to read more ]