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Category： Souvenirs & GiftsArea： Nagasaki cityWhere to Eat Nagasaki's Famous Castella Cake! We Asked the Locals Nagasaki's Castella Cakes are a staple souvenir, and a Japanese sweet deeply rooted in Nagasaki's 400-year history of foreign cultural exchange. For this article, we have asked locals about the best castella stores in Nagasaki.
13.aug 2020
Kyaraben: How to Make Cute Japanese Bento Box Lunches! Have you ever heard of a Kyaraben? In a traditional bento box, a variety of different dishes are fitted to be brought to school and work. This article will introduce you to the world of kyaraben (character bento boxes), and how to make your own!
11.jan 2019
Category： Night LifeArea： ShimokitazawaShimokitazawa's Quirky Bars & Night Markets: Night in Tokyo's Subculture Center Shimokitazawa, Tokyo's subculture capital, truly comes to life after 8PM. Try these 3 destinations in this eclectic town to experience a new face of Tokyo! Shimokitazawa after dark has many bars, book stores & cafes that open deep into the night!
12.sep 2019
Category： Japanese CuisineArea： Central AkitaWhen in Akita, Eat These 5 Local Cuisines! Cities and prefectures throughout Japan have their own unique food cultures. When traveling in Japan, trying out those local foods are a must in your itinerary. This article will introduce some of Akita prefecture’s local cuisines.
12.jul 2018
Category： Izakaya, BarsArea： Kichijoji / MitakaHarmonica Yokocho Alley : Kichi-joji's maze-like lanes of food and drinks galore We visited Harmonica Alley and asked people who actually work there to recommend their favorite places to eat and drink. We discovered a string of culinary delights just by word of mouth.
17.dec 2019
Category： Japanese CuisineArea： Koshu / Isawa OnsenDelve into the World of Japanese Wines! Japan is famous for its various, tasty alcoholic drinks – such as nihon-shu (commonly referred to as “sake” worldwide), refreshing beers and fruity shochu cocktails. In recent years, Japanese wine has also become a made-in-Japan drink of choice. Ja
27.aug 2018
Category： Sushi, SeafoodArea： RyogokuWhat is Edomae Sushi & Where can you Eat it? A History of Tokyo's Unique Sushi Ever heard of Edomae sushi? What is commonly known today as 'nigiri sushi' today, actually originated as Edomae sushi in Ryogoku, Tokyo, from a single street food stall. Explore the methods and history of Edomae sushi, and eat it yourself!
21.jan 2020
Category： Cafes & SweetsArea： ShinjukuTake a Sweet Stop at these 5 Tokyo Dessert Buffets! Buffets don’t always have to be just savory foods! In Tokyo, you can find many buffets dedicated wholly to desserts. From more luxurious buffets for special occasions to casual ones for a spontaneous dessert craving, there is a dessert buffet for y
12.jul 2018
Category： Izakaya, BarsArea： Nago-shiWhat is Awamori & How to Drink it? Okinawan Distilleries & Experts Teach Us What is Awamori, Okinawa's traditional liquor, and what makes it special? How is it best enjoyed? I visited Okinawa's Awamori distilleries & Experts to learn its history, flavors, and some delicious brands & concoctions.
1.may 2020
Category： Japanese Cultural ExperiencesArea： Shimokita peninsulaOma, Aomori: Japan's Tuna Capital If you came to Japan looking for the best maguro (tuna), then Oma is the destination for you. The town of Oma in Aomori prefecture is known nationwide for having some of the best tuna in Japan. There, you can have freshly fished tuna right by the s
14.sep 2018
Category： Art & Music ExperiencesArea： Shibuya / EbisuRetro Cafe 'Meikyoku Kissa Lion': 90 years in Shibuya, Serving Coffee & Music For 90 years, "Meikyoku-Kissa Lion" has stood silently in a corner of Shibuya with great coffee and classical music. This article explores the historic cafe's history and dedication over the decades.
7.aug 2019
Category： Souvenirs & GiftsArea： GifuGifu's Charming Ayu-gashi Sweets: Which one will be your souvenir? Have you heard of ayu-gashi, the iconic sweets of Gifu Prefecture that make perfect gifts to take home to family and friends? This article looks at its variations and history, as well as 3 great stores to try out!
1.jun 2020
Category： Souvenirs & GiftsArea： HannoManju Buns for Saitama Souvenirs! We Asked the Locals for some Hidden Gems Besides Soka rice crackers and Jumangoku Manju, are you aware of the delicious local Manju loved by people in Saitama Prefecture? In this article I introduce Saitama specialty Manju (sweet bun with sweet bean paste) that I highly recommend.
20.oct 2020
Category： Japanese CuisineArea： Koto-kuOne of Japan's 5 Greatest Rice Cuisines! What is Fukagawa-meshi? Fukagawa meshi is a local fisherman's staple of Tokyo, and is counted as one of Japan's 5 great rice cuisines. This article introduces you to its origins, and Fukagawa-juku, a longstanding restaurant where you can try Fukagawa-meshi yourself!
7.jan 2020
Category： Markets & Shopping StreetsArea： Ginza / TsukijiTsukiji Fish Market: History of 'Tokyo's Kitchen' & Why it Continues to Flourish Tsukiji Fish Market is a flourishing marketplace that has fed Tokyo and the World for ages. Discover the eats, history, and events that you can experience in the reborn Tsukiji Fish Market after the auctioning grounds were moved in 2018!
12.jul 2018
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