Sake tasting around Nagoya
Mar 31, 2016 By Bert Wishart
Sake, of course, is famous around the world for being Japan's national drink. Though the drinking of Chinese alcohol is thought to predate recorded history, it is believed that sake as it is currently known - made up of rice, water and 'kōji' mold - dates from around the Nara period (710...[ Click to read more ]
A Pizza the action – Tokyo’s Best Pizza Restaurants
Mar 28, 2016 By Bert Wishart
On the face of it, Japan has something of an odd relationship with pizza. You can find pizza slices in most bakeries, convenience stores do pizza dumplings called pizzaman and the range of pizza flavoured potato chips is mind boggling. It's obvious that the Japanese love pizza, but none of...[ Click to read more ]
Enoshima, Kanagawa’s Island Goddess
By Bert Wishart
Just 50 km southwest of Tokyo city center there lies an exquisite island of such natural beauty you wouldn't be surprised to find it inhabited by celestial beings. So be not surprised, because that is precisely what you will find. The island of Enoshima is the jewel in the crown in...[ Click to read more ]
Enjoy Akashi’s Local Seafood Delights
Mar 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Stretching across the coastline of the Seto Inland Sea, Akashi, located in southern Hyogo Prefecture is a small port city packed full of gorgeous seaside views, a mild climate, and all of the fresh seafood you could want. There’s really nothing quite like enjoying the catch of the day while...[ Click to read more ]
Nagoya’s Best International Cuisine – Part 1
Feb 29, 2016 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 ]
Eating Organic in Tokyo
Feb 26, 2016 By Bert Wishart
As we have perhaps made abundantly clear in these pages over the years, Japan is very much a nation of foodies. I can honestly say, having visited dozens of countries around the world and having lived in five countries on four different continents, no nation that I know of is...[ Click to read more ]
Kobe Beef: The Real Deal
Feb 22, 2016 By Justin Hanus
Russia has its caviar, Maine has its lobsters, and Kobe has its beef. There are no Kobe beef cows. They are a breed of Wagyu cattle that are raised in Hyogo Prefecture. Cattle have been raised in Japan for 2000 years but because of the mountainous terrain of the island...[ Click to read more ]
Thai Restaurants in Tokyo
Dec 22, 2015 By Bert Wishart
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 you...[ Click to read more ]
Nabe – Japan’s Hot Pot Cooking
Dec 10, 2015 By First Admin
There is nothing easier or more delicious in winter than a big clay pot brimming with natural ingredients. Nabe, or nabemono refers to a Japanese style of one-pot cooking, typically done at the table, bringing the family together to share a warm, healthy meal. Because each person takes what they...[ Click to read more ]
Getting to know you: Sakae, Nagoya
Nov 25, 2015 By Bert Wishart
Sakae is essentially Nagoya's city center in everything but name and is one of the busiest parts of town. It is famous for its vibrancy, drawing people from all over the region on weekends. By day the area is a coruscating hub of people shopping in the various department stores while at night...[ Click to read more ]
