The Best Craft Beer in Tokyo
Oct 31, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Japan is known for its four big brands of beer, Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo, and Suntory. They don't have much in the way of flavor or variety. Even when they put out new limited-edition drafts, they don't seem to be notably different from the standard offerings. It is no surprise that...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving in Kansai
Oct 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus
As we approach autumn, citizens of many countries are starting to plan for Thanksgiving, including in Japan. However, Japanese Thanksgiving is slightly different from what you may be used to. Japan celebrates Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinro Kansha No Hi) to honor workers. This public holiday dates back around 2,000 years,...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
Thanksgiving is a well-known celebration in countries such as the United States, where families traditionally gather to have a turkey feast followed by a slice of pumpkin pie. Japan has its own Thanksgiving traditions — also in November, but the Japanese version is a Labor Thanksgiving Day (Kinro Kansha No...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving in Kumamoto
By Justin Hanus
Like many countries, Japan celebrates Thanksgiving each November. However, things are slightly different in the Land of the Rising Sun. Japan has a Labor Thanksgiving Day on November 23 each year rather than on the fourth Thursday of November, like it is in the United States. It’s a day to...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving in Nagoya
Oct 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart
With Thanksgiving being a North American holiday, we aren't really within our rights to expect Nagoya to celebrate the fourth Thursday of November the same way it would in the US. However, like other international traditions such as Christmas, Hallowe'en, or Valentine's Day, there is a distinct feeling that Thanksgiving...[ Click to read more ]
Thanksgiving in Tokyo
Oct 12, 2022 By Jason Gatewood
Let's face it: Thanksgiving is purely a North American holiday, meaning we shouldn't expect much fanfare here in Tokyo on the fourth Thursday of November. In most parts of Japan, you may only have one choice if you want to indulge in a holiday feast -- do it yourself... minus...[ Click to read more ]
Great Places for Beer in Hiroshima
Sep 28, 2022 By Justin Hanus
As someone remarked, you can't truly judge a place until you've tasted its beer. Like many other regions in Japan and overseas, Hiroshima has recently seen a growth in the popularity of finely brewed beer. It boasts a varied selection of venues, from craft beer microbreweries to more commercial hangouts...[ Click to read more ]
Best Restaurants in Kumamoto
Aug 31, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Kumamoto has excellent food. As well as several specialties like Kumamoto ramen, aka beef bowl, and taipien, you’ll find delicious desserts (ranging from soft-serve ice cream to chestnut sweets) and drinks including sake, kuma shochu, and wine. Several restaurants in Kumamoto stand out as the best places to try these...[ Click to read more ]
Have a Good Morning! Nagoya’s Breakfast Institution
By Bert Wishart
Japanese cuisine is well known for its delicate flavors, subtlety, and exquisite fragility. However, here in Aichi, we do things a little differently. Nagoya-meshi is famed for its full flavor, richness, and piquancy. When it comes to breakfast, Nagoya differs noticeably from the rest of the nation. While most of...[ Click to read more ]
Grab a Slice! Pizza in Tokyo
Aug 30, 2022 By Michael Stigall
Pizza in Japan comes in many novel and exciting forms. There is your standard pizza from the bakery of all places, with its typical toppings of mayo and corn. Then you have your Chinese-Italian fusion creation, which is the oddly-delicious pizzaman. Plus, there are all of those pizza-flavored snacks. Then...[ Click to read more ]
