A Taste of Sh旬n: Sanma-time in Autumn
The end of summer brings about the season for the similar-sounding "sanma" - or Pacific Saury. But it's name in Japanese characters, 秋刀魚, means literally "autumn sword fish", and the aroma of salted, grilled sanma...
Centuries of Craftsmanship : Ninben
Stock Up On This
Established in 1699, Ninben has been known as the leading brand in dried bonito flakes for centuries. Stock made using the fermented bonito is said to be origin of Japanese flavors....
Experience Japan’s Traditional Way of Living
Besides bustling excitement, Saitama City is full of remarkable historical and cultural heritage which you can discover through walks and excursions. There is no place better to enjoy Japan’s rich and colorful tradition.
Musashi Ichinomiya...
What’s in Kyushu? Vol. 1 Fukuoka Prefecture
Recently, the southern parts of the Japanese archipelago has seen a spike in the number of tourists visiting. What is so attractive about Kyushu (九州)? Shrouded in tranquility, each of the seven prefectures of Kyushu...
6 Things You Need to Know About Izakaya
An izakaya is a Japanese-style pub. This means you'll have alcohol as well as food, but instead of everyone receiving their own main dish, the standard procedure is for everyone to order lots of...
Foreigners try the best rice in Japan
For Japanese people rice is the main source of energy, but it's so much more than that. It is also a source of pride and identity. And Niigata prefecture's Koshihikari rice is the best...
Three Ways To Eat Fugu
Fugu, Safe and Yummy
Being a poisonous fish, Fugu, or pufferfish is one of the most notorious delicacies in Japanese cuisine. Although most of our readers are probably familiar with it, I assume that most of...
Beyond the Beaten Track : Finding Japan’s Lesser-Known Magnificence
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Never underestimate Japan.
It’s a mistake to confine yourself to the sprawling, labyrinth-esque borders of Tokyo on a visit to Japan. The incessant gleam of neon lights has a sedative effect that...
Travel through the nostalgic ambience
Niigata Prefecture, Japan’s top producer of rice, is often characterized by stretches of terraced fields and rustic countryside scenery. Nevertheless, the old street of Niigata is also worth visiting for its amazingly nostalgic atmosphere...
A bite of Niigata
The secret to Niigata’s rice—especially the famous rice variety Koshihikari—lies in melted snow and run-off water which contain an abundance of nutrients and minerals. The area is also known for producing prestigious sake and...
