Tokyo’s Best Breakfast Spots
Jun 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
It has been ten years since Japanese cuisine was added to UNESCO's intangible heritage list in 2013. This designation means that Japanese cuisine is something unique in the world, not found anywhere else. And it is pretty great. I could and often do eat my fill of Japanese food, but...[ Click to read more ]
Getting To Know You: Nagoya Port
Jun 25, 2023 By Bert Wishart
To the south of the city, Nagoya's port is one of Japan's busiest, servicing the country's central region of Japan, the hotbed of the nation's automotive industry. And I know what you're thinking: that doesn't exactly sound like a fun day out, right? And you would have been mostly right...[ Click to read more ]
Whisky, the King of Japanese Liquors
May 30, 2023 By Bert Wishart
Whether it be a post-work drinking party with coworkers, a cold glass of red wine at home with friends, or a stress-reducing can of highball on the train home, Japan enjoys a tipple; of that, there can be no doubt. But what is Japan's king of booze? The traditionalist may...[ Click to read more ]
Midtown BBQ – Japan’s Best Barbecue Expands to Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
If you’re as mad about steaks and barbecue as we are here at Japan Info Swap, then you’ll already know Midtown BBQ pretty well, especially if you live in Nagoya or Yokohama. But what if you’re one of those Kanto residents who doesn’t live particularly close to Kannai Station? As...[ Click to read more ]
Street Food in Hiroshima
May 19, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Japan is one of the world's best locations for food, home to more Michelin-star restaurants than any country except France. One of the great things about Japanese food is that each part of the country has its twist on the culinary delights. Hiroshima has many local specialties, including street food...[ Click to read more ]
Great Places for a Date in Kumamoto
By Justin Hanus
Kumamoto has many romantic spots that are ideal for a date. Whether you’re looking for places to spend the weekend together or want somewhere you can go for a few hours after work, you have some great options. Suizenji Jojuen Garden A highlight of Kumamoto for tourists and a romantic...[ Click to read more ]
Chilling and Grilling In Tokyo
Apr 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall
It's almost time for grilling. Grilling in Japan isn't the same as back home, but it gets the job done. Just some good weather, a barbecue, and some lovely refreshments are all I need to make my weekend complete. That said, I firmly believe that the best barbecue is the...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Best Ice Cream Shops
Apr 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
Spring is upon us. It is one of the best times of the year since it is neither too hot nor too cold, but it often leaves me feeling uneasy as it means we are only a short time away from the usually hot and humid Japanese summer. There are...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Food and Delivery Apps
Mar 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall
We've all noticed that Tokyo has a surplus of delivery persons riding around the metropolis on bicycles, but have you ever wondered what they were delivering? Being Japan, it's most often food in those carry cases. With all the dining options from fine dining to alleyway ramen, you may be...[ Click to read more ]
The Best Restaurants in Shiga
Mar 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Although it's less well known than some other prefectures in Kansai, there's plenty in Shiga to make it a top tourist destination. In addition to the massive Lake Biwa, it has a greater percentage of national parks than any other prefecture in the country. It is home to Hikone Castle,...[ Click to read more ]
