Heroes on the Half Shell – Where to get in-season Oysters in Nagoya
Jan 24, 2022 By Bert Wishart
For those of us who are used to the climate control comforts of central heating, double glazing, and insulated buildings coming as standard, winter in Japan – where these are mostly alien concepts – can be a time to yearn for other seasons. Fortunately, a few things can make up...[ Click to read more ]
Best Sweet Shops in Kobe
Jan 20, 2022 By Justin Hanus
When it comes to food, Kobe isn't just famous for beef. It has also gained a reputation as the "city of sweets," which is excellent news for those with a sweet tooth. You can find many chocolate shops, confectioners, patisseries, and bakeries all across the city, selling both western and...[ Click to read more ]
Ramen 101: How and What to Order
Jan 15, 2022 By Justin Hanus
Ramen is right up there with sushi for famous must-try Japanese cuisine. The idea of lush noodles bathing in a flavorsome bowl of broth is even more appealing during the cold winter months. So loved are ramen dishes in Japan that there are shops dedicated to ramen where you can...[ Click to read more ]
Noodling about: Nagoya’s Ramen Discoveries
Jan 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart
When I first came to Japan, I answered the standard "what Japanese food do you like?" question with "I absolutely love ramen!" I wasn't sure why I was typically met with a look of disappointment, as if I had let them down in some way. It took me a few...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s Alcohol-Free Beer-volution in Nagoya
Dec 31, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Japan is, it's pretty safe to say, something of a boozy country. Whether social events, ceremonies or even work, most milestones are marked with a nomikai [drinking party] and a kanpai [cheers]. This is all well and good if you enjoy a tipple, but for many people - those who...[ Click to read more ]
Osu Street Eats – Where to Get Osu’s Best Street Food
By Bert Wishart
To my surprise, upon my arrival, unlike many Asian nations, Japan does not have a street food culture. I have spent time crouching on street corners eating curry in Thailand and pho in Vietnam. I have wandered Indian streets, munching pakora and gobbled soft crabs from paper bags strolling through...[ Click to read more ]
Import Stores in Hiroshima: Your Home Away From Home
Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall
People who come to Japan can be divided into three types when it comes to food. The first type is a person who continues to eat a typical Western diet. The second type is the type who decides to abandon all Western foods and "go Japanese" completely. The third type...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya is not boring! Discover Nagoya’s Best Tour Company
By Bert Wishart
Known primarily for its manufacturing, its central location, and its busy transport hub, Nagoya has a rep for being a place you only go to get to somewhere else. But steeped in history, with a distinctive cuisine and some stunning areas of natural beauty, I'm here to tell you: Nagoya...[ Click to read more ]
Gorging on Gifu Grub
Nov 30, 2021 By Bert Wishart
Aichi Prefecture - and Nagoya in particular - has some of the best of Japanese cuisine. From its miso katsu to its tebasaki to its Taiwan ramen, very few areas in Japan can beat it. But did you know that just across the border in Gifu Prefecture, too, you can...[ Click to read more ]
Holiday Dining Options in Tokyo 2021
Nov 28, 2021 By Jason Gatewood
Tokyo IS good food. In my opinion, the food in Tokyo is the best part of Tokyo! You can get pretty much anything in Tokyo at any time, and Christmas Dinner is no exception. Whether you are searching for traditional holiday fare or something a bit more trendy, there are...[ Click to read more ]
