Irish Pubs in Nagoya
Feb 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart
[caption id="attachment_32139" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Pub Arco[/caption] Without wanting to lean on lazy stereotypes, there is something about the Irish and drinking. Wherever I have been in the world, whether it be Gothenburg or Kathmandu, I have stumbled across an Irish bar. Nagoya is no different, and with St. Patrick's Day...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya Cuisine and Where to Get it
By Bert Wishart
While many of the more famous or popular Japanese dishes come from the Kanto or Kansai regions, that doesn't mean that Nagoya doesn't have some amazing food to discover. Nagoya food (Nagoya meshi) is a hugely varied and diverse cuisine, encompassing the traditional ‘washoku’ as well as the more modern ‘yōshoku’. Below is an...[ Click to read more ]
So Why Isn’t It the Japanese Fortune Cookie?
Feb 21, 2017 By Justin Hanus
The Chinese fortune cookie is one odd little pastry. Start with the fact that it is not a thing in China; that the Chinese do not serve fortune cookies after meals. Most of the three billion fortune cookies broken up each year are consumed in Chinese restaurants in the United States....[ Click to read more ]
All Aboard the Sushi Train in Hiroshima!
Feb 20, 2017 By Jade Brischke
Ah, sushi! Nothing says Japan more than these tasty morsels of fish on rice. High quality sushi may be out of the average person's (or family's) price range but that doesn't mean you should miss out. The solution: kaitenzushi or what we Westerners often refer to as sushi train or...[ Click to read more ]
Making ‘Memories’ in Hiroshima at Memories Live House
Feb 14, 2017 By Jade Brischke
If you're a child of the 50s or 60s or you just like the music, fashion and decor of that time, then a night out at 'Memories,' in Hiroshima is just the thing for you. Located in a basement, it's in the building next to Hiroshima Higashi Police Station on Chuo-Dori...[ Click to read more ]
Sweet on You – Getting Valentine’s Chocolates in Tokyo
By Bert Wishart
Back home things can get a little crazy around Valentine's Day. Grandiose displays of affection have become something of the norm, as we shower our loved ones with extravagant gifts, often at exorbitant prices, presumably just as the martyred St. Valentine would have wanted. In Japan, however, somewhat unusual for a nation...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe’s International Cuisine Tour
Jan 23, 2017 By Justin Hanus
Although Kobe’s Chinatown is a major international attractor to the city, Chinese isn’t the only cultural influence worth exploring in this Kansai metropolis. Being a popular port city has brought a diverse array of international cultures to Kobe, and one of the best ways to experience this diversity is through...[ Click to read more ]
Food Allergies in Japan
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Dealing with food allergies can be a hassle anywhere, but it can be especially worrisome when trying to find something safe to eat in a foreign country. Here are some tips for what to ask when you're eating out and what to look for when cooking meals on your own....[ Click to read more ]
Getting Into the Spirit of Hiroshima’s Oyster Season
Jan 17, 2017 By Justin Hanus
As New Year’s well wishes fade from conversations across Japan, an unspoken but equally cheerful sentiment permeates the atmosphere of Hiroshima Prefecture: “Happy Oyster Season!” Echoes of this can of course be heard and tasted year around in the prefecture, but the abundance and quality of oysters harvested in the...[ Click to read more ]
A ‘Pizza’ the action – Authentic Italian Pizza in Nagoya
Dec 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart
While Japan is well known for its glorious food, no matter how much you love sushi, tempura, or shabushabu, there is a good chance that you will find yourself craving food from back home. For me, it’s pizza. I’m totally hooked on the circular discs of cheesy joy. Fortunately there...[ Click to read more ]
