??? ? ??Close to the Kioto guesthouse in the Nishijin kimono manufacturing district of Kyoto is Hana Guesthouse602-8394 Kyoto, Kamigyo-kuNishiyanagi-c ...
Kyushu is a southern island bubbling with hot springs, volcanic ranges, stunning nature and delicious food. Our first stop in our little trek across ...
???Doyama is Osaka\'s largest and most varied gay district, and the choice of bars and clubs can at times bewilder. Yet there can only be one King, an ...
Good news for matcha lovers! We’re partnering with the award-winning Japanese Green Tea Company to give away their premium matcha Japanese Pow ...
In Japan, after December 25, it’s as if Christmas never happened. That’s because Christmas here is like Halloween — just another ...
After visiting Shirakawa-go we went north all up the way until Fukui. It was my first time in Fukui prefecture. We decided to only visit Fukui City, i ...
In March along with our lottery for the art museum tickets we conducted a little survey we would like to share with you. I surely know why I am in Jap ...
This is a fast and simple recipe for the delicious Japanese korokke – a croquette made of meat and vegetables. They’re great for lunch b ...
Pythagoras calls three the perfect number, expressive of ?beginning, middle, and end,? and he therefore makes it the symbol of the divine. The Japanes ...
??NorenEdo Noren, a two story food and shopping center opened in November 2016 as part of the redevelopment of Ryogoku Station. Ryogoku is the heartla ...
In Japan, "Shichifukujin" are the seven gods (kami) who are said to bring wealth and long life. The group of these seven lucky gods consists of Ebisu, ...
In land size, Osaka is, together with Kagawa, the smallest prefecture in Japan. Lying at Osaka Bay, the Yodo and Yamato Rivers flow through the prefec ...
???Ikuokaya has been doing business in the world-famous Gion district (home to maiko and geiko and high-culture nightlife) for more than 150 years. T ...
???????Shin-Ochanomizu Station on the Chiyoda Line of the Tokyo metro in Ochanomizu has some lovely mosaics by glass artist Ikkou Itabashi representin ...
Savory pan-seared carrot beef rolls glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce. This Japanese home-cooked dish is great for weeknight dinner and bento! READ ...
From carrot ginger dressing to creamy sesame dressing, we\'ve rounded up 10 easy Japanese salad dressings we know you\'ll love. READ: 10 Easy Japanes ...
?????????????On a rainy evening in late April, we cycled into central Kyoto to watch a performance of Butoh.Yurabe Masami PerfomingIn the words of per ...
A simple, step-by-step tutorial on How to Cook Rice in a Donabe, a Japanese earthenware pot, on the stove. Perfect rice every time! READ: How to Cook ...
If you’re planning a short trip and have 5 days in Japan, here are some travel tips and suggestions to help you get the most out of your visit. ...
It’s the cherry blossom season! According to the cherry blossom forecast, Tokyo is having cherry blossom in full bloom today! I made a cher ...
This Japanese Spinach Salad applies a simple method called the Ohitashi to infuse vegetables with umami and subtle flavor. It’s one of the comm ...
If there is one thing I hate ? and believe me, there is way more than one ? it’s the airport restroom. Especially when traveling alone and you ...
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Don\'t throw away watermelon rind! With a few condiments, you can turn it into incredibly delicious Pickled Watermelon Rind! READ: Pickled Watermelo ...