Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo in English
Jul 31, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Food shopping in Japan has a reputation for being a touch on the expensive side, and as you wander the aisles of your local supermarket looking at your basic groceries – cheese, fruit, freshly baked bread – it is hard to disagree. However, if you look at local produce you...[ Click to read more ]
Your Summer Must-Eats
By William Farrow
Summers in Nagoya are hot. Hot and humid. Humid and miserable. Miserable an...you know what, let's stop there. While the summer heat often is at the forefront of everyone's mind, there are some excellent food choices out there for residents that are worth braving the heat and humidity. Furthermore, residents...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo
Jul 29, 2024 By Michael Stigall
Japan is rightly lauded for being a nation of amazing food. From sashimi to sushi, from nabe to bashimi, there is so much to taste here. However, wasabe and Taiwan Ramen aside, it doesn't really do much in the way of strong, spicy flavours. Which is why, for those of...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2024
By Michael Stigall
In summer, is there anything better than sipping on an ice cold beer as the city temperature rises? Well yes, actually there is: Digging into a freshly grilled piece of meat that perfectly accompanies your frosty glass. There are of course many beer gardens across the city right now, but...[ Click to read more ]
Where to Find the Best Coffee in Kumamoto
By Justin Hanus
Kumamoto locals love a good cup of coffee. This is great news for visitors who also want to make sure their daily caffeine is delicious. Coffee Gallery Despite being located in a renovated 120-year-old machiya (a traditional wooden townhouse), Coffee Gallery has a sleek, modern interior. The coffee shop is...[ Click to read more ]
Best Sushi Restaurants in Hiroshima
By Justin Hanus
Sushi is probably the most well-known Japanese cuisine to foreigners. It’s vinegared rice usually served with seafood, meat or vegetables plus a selection of condiments. You can find specialist sushi restaurants as well as fast-food outlets that serve up conveyor belt sushi dishes. Here is a selection of the best...[ Click to read more ]
Luxurious Getaways Right Here in Aichi
Jun 28, 2024 By Bert Wishart
So, the summer is upon us, which means it's traditionally the time to take a break and get away for a while. However, that's not always possible. It could be that the weak yen is hurting your chances of going abroad, perhaps you're too busy with work to make a...[ Click to read more ]
Do You Know Nags? – Uncovering Nagoya’s Hidden Gems – Part 7
By Bert Wishart
Whether you’re new in the city or are a Showa Gaijin, Nagoya is a city that always surprises. New restaurants, shops, and drinking establishments spring up all the time, and you can be wandering down an oft-trodden street and come across an ancient temple that you’ve never seen before. We...[ Click to read more ]
Kumamoto Street Food
By Justin Hanus
Home to picturesque remote islands and the smoking Mount Aso, Kumamoto is the place to head to in Japan’s Kyushu region if you’re a foodie. Famed for its sweetfish sushi with the rice inside the fish, and fruity Kumamoto oysters, the prefecture has a variety of distinctly local savory and...[ Click to read more ]
Enjoy a Drink Outdoors: Rooftop Bars and Beer Gardens in Hiroshima
Jun 26, 2024 By Justin Hanus
The weather during the summer in Hiroshima is often perfect for enjoying a drink outdoors. Luckily, you have plenty of options for rooftop bars and beer gardens. Hiroshima2016 Restaurant Under the Sky Enjoy as many drinks and as much food as you like at Hiroshima2016 Restaurant Under the Sky. This...[ Click to read more ]
