Countryside Hospitality Just a Drive Away from Hiroshima
Dec 26, 2016 By Jade Brischke
Until this year I had never heard of Ohnan Town and even now when I mention the name to local Japanese people I'm often met with blank looks or a shake of the head to say they've never heard of it. It's true; it's a very small place, but I guarantee...[ Click to read more ]
Take an Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto
Dec 21, 2016 By Justin Hanus
One of the most memorable and exciting aspects of traveling or living among a different culture is exploring the cuisine. While going to an authentic restaurant may be enough to get your foodie fix, sometimes the most excitement and delight comes from the challenge of preparing the dish on your...[ Click to read more ]
No Bad Apples in the Bunch – Fruit as a Status Symbol in Japan
By Justin Hanus
There are quite a few things that evoke the saying, "Only in Japan." Fruit as a status symbol is one. Like many things where those in other cultures go dully about their business, the Japanese have instead raised the growing of fruit into an art form. The lust to produce...[ Click to read more ]
Japan’s Winter Food
Dec 14, 2016 By Bert Wishart
[caption id="attachment_31602" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Oden, a Japanese winter favorite[/caption] As a Brit, I am used to winters being cold, wet and miserable, with skies as grey as the faces shielded from the perpetual sleet and drizzle. As such, it always baffled me when Japanese friends would claim, without a second's...[ Click to read more ]
Milk, Milk, Milk – Buying Milk in Japan
Dec 07, 2016 By First Admin
Of course finding what you like is a matter of buy and try, but there are a few words that will help you on your way if you're looking for certain qualities in your milk. For starters, the Japanese word for milk is gyuunyuu (牛乳). You might often see something called...[ Click to read more ]
Hungry in Hiroshima?
Oct 21, 2016 By Jade Brischke
Feeling hungry? Well look no further than the annual Hiroshima Food Festival. It’s held every year in October and with hundreds of yatai, or stalls, there’s sure to be something for everyone. Located in both Chuo-koen (Central Park) and the Hiroshima Castle grounds in downtown Hiroshima it’s the perfect opportunity to...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Most Unusual Restaurants
Oct 17, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Fed up of the usual, humdrum dinners out? Do izakayas bore you to tears? Do sushi restaurants have you tearing at your hair? Do the countless Italian and French restaurants of the capital lull you into a sleepiness that would make Rip van Winkle blush? If so, then you need...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Best International Cuisine – Part 2
By Bert Wishart
In his great comedic play Twelfth Night, William Shakespeare calls music the food of love. Now, I’m not in the habit of contradicting the bard, however for me the food of love is, well, food. There is nothing better for the heart and the soul than having a wide selection of grub...[ Click to read more ]
Japan-Indonesia Friends Festival and Indonesian Restaurants in Tokyo
Sep 27, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As summer marches into autumn, the only thing that cant's be stopped other than the rolling of time is the parade of international festivals held in Yoyogi Park. The next one coming up is the Japan Indonesia Friends Festival. Japan-Indonesia Friends Festival Officially named the “Japan Indonesia Citizens Friendship Festival",...[ Click to read more ]
The Appetite of Autumn: Japanese Fall Foods
Sep 09, 2016 By Bert Wishart
The return of oden to convenience stores in around mid-August Japan is a signal that fall is coming, and for many this means relief from the oppressive heat and humidity that kills the appetite. In fact its rather good timing, as autumn foods are especially delicious; they even have an old adage...[ Click to read more ]
