Ice, Ice Baby – Chillin’ This Summer at Nagoya’s Best Ice Cream Shops
Jun 20, 2020 By Bert Wishart
It's started. The summer is swelling, the heat is ramping up, and the humidity is already off the charts. Needless to say, that's par for the course in Aichi. Fortunately, there are a number of ways of beating the heat, but nothing quite trumps getting an ice cold ice cream...[ Click to read more ]
Best Coffee Houses in Kobe
Jun 17, 2020 By Justin Hanus
As Kobe is renowned for being one of the most trendy and cosmopolitan cities in the Kansai region, it’s no surprise there are plenty of cool coffee outlets here. From small independent cafes to world-famous global chains, you can pick the kind of place that suits you if you fancy...[ Click to read more ]
Whisky Galore! Discovering Nagoya’s Whisky Bars
Jun 13, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Japan is, it is fair to say, whiskey crazy. Since it was first produced in the country in around 1870, whiskey has grown to compete with sake as Japan's top tipple. In fact, today Japan is recognized as being one of the world's greatest whiskey producers, with its top brands...[ Click to read more ]
Yakiniku in Nagoya
May 28, 2020 By Bert Wishart
When you think of yakiniku, you probably can't help but think of strips of sumptuous, marbled wagyu beef sizzling on a grill, surrounded by salarymen in some high rise Ginza restaurant, right? It's as Japanese as it comes, isn't it? Wrong. Actually yakiniku [literally, grilled meat] comes from Korea, and...[ Click to read more ]
Mr. Kanso Canned Food Bar in Nagoya, Exactly What it Says on the Tin
By Bert Wishart
There are many weird and wonderful experiences that we can have during our stays in Japan, but no trip is complete without a night at a concept bar. Perhaps the best known of these is the Robot cafe in Tokyo or the prison-theme bars. When it comes to Japanese 'otaku'...[ Click to read more ]
Making Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki
By Hugh Cann
Okonomiyaki (o-konomi-yaki) is most easily described as a Japanese savory pancake made from a variety of ingredients that includes shredded cabbage, flour, and yam based batter, meat (generally fresh pork belly) and seafood. The name comes from the word okonomi, meaning "how you like" or "what you like", and yaki...[ Click to read more ]
Your Nagoya Community Needs You!
Apr 30, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Whether lockdown-induced boredom, sick to the back teeth with work from home 'colleagues,' or having already watched so much NETFLIX that there is nothing left but Adam Sandler movies, we are all suffering to some extent at the hands of the COVID-19. Perhaps those hardest hit in Nagoya's expat community...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Burgers in Tokyo
By Jason Gatewood
This list is not exhaustive; the sheer size and amount of places opening, closing, and existing in Greater Tokyo demands an army of greasy, cheesy, burger-loving writers to file addendums weekly to keep the list accurate. With all that on offer, I can only humbly offer my own opinion of...[ Click to read more ]
Restaurants That Deliver in Kobe
Apr 20, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Even for people who like cooking, it’s tiring to prepare your own meals day after day. Luckily, there are plenty of restaurants that deliver throughout Kobe, allowing you to enjoy your favorite dishes without venturing outside. Colore You can bring the famous Kobe beef straight to your door by ordering...[ Click to read more ]
Best Picnic Spots in Tokyo
Mar 28, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
With the weather becoming a lot nicer, many people are ready to get out and enjoy the warm weather, and having a picnic is an excellent and cheap way to get out into the city and enjoy it. I know a few places from small squares to riverside glens that...[ Click to read more ]
