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  • Excellent Street Foods in Japan

    Excellent Street Foods in Japan

    We all know yakisoba, okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. Let us introduce 6 of our personal favorites when it comes to street food in Japan!

  • Cup Noodles | A very popular dish among the Japanese

    Cup Noodles | A very popular dish among the Japanese

    Cup Noodles are a popular instant noodle brand sold in a cup invented by the Japanese in 1971. This article explains the development of the Cup Noodle and the Cup Noodle Museums in Osaka and Yokohama.

  • Traditional desserts that are very popular among the Japanese

    Traditional desserts that are very popular among the Japanese

    Japanese desserts are probably a bit different from what you are used to, but there are some really great ones out there. Here are our 5 favorite Japanese desserts and their recipes!

  • Happy New Year’s Day in Japan

    Happy New Year’s Day in Japan

    Just like in other countries, Japan has its own way to ring in the new year and its own traditions on the first few days of January. Let us give you some travel tips for Japan in the first week of January!

  • Kyoto Station | It’s a transportation hub and a shopping destination

    Kyoto Station | It’s a transportation hub and a shopping destination

    Kyoto station is not just a place to catch the train, as there is plenty to see and do besides arriving and departing. Find out what makes Kyoto station worth visiting during your Japan tour!

  • Omiyage | The Chic Tradition of Japanese Souvenirs

    Omiyage | The Chic Tradition of Japanese Souvenirs

    Omiyage are tasty locals souvenirs from Japan that were first used to thank trip financers for their contributions in the Edo period and then helped straying spouses stay on the straight and narrow. Find out how this worked!

  • Fun vending machines unique to Japan

    Fun vending machines unique to Japan

    What’s the deal with all those vending machines in Japan? And what can you buy from them? Learn more about the history and raison d’etre of these convenient parts of daily life in Japan.

  • Depachika Food Shopping offers a wide selection of Fine Cuisine

    Depachika Food Shopping offers a wide selection of Fine Cuisine

    What makes for a perfect depachika-bought meal? What should you think about when you go to a depachika to get the best experience? And what is up with those perfect pieces of fruit in Japan?

  • Riverside Kibune in Kyoto | Beautiful Seasonal Scenery and the God of Marriage

    Riverside Kibune in Kyoto | Beautiful Seasonal Scenery and the God of Marriage

    Kibune is a riverside area in the northern part of Kyoto. You can visit the famous Kifune Shrine, hike to Kurama Temple over the mountain, or enjoy lunch at one of the riverside open restaurants.

  • Delicious Wagyu Beef in Japan

    Delicious Wagyu Beef in Japan

    What is so good about wagyu? Which type of wagyu should you look for if you want to try the very best there is available? And what type of sake would go well with your great piece of beef?

  • Japan: The Best Post COVID Holiday

    Japan: The Best Post COVID Holiday

    Let us show you what makes Japan one of the best long-haul trips for 2023 and beyond to take once the pandemic is over.

  • Vegetarian and Vegan Food Like Shojin Ryori in Japan

    Vegetarian and Vegan Food Like Shojin Ryori in Japan

    What is the history of vegan and vegetarian food in Japan? What is Shojin Ryori? And what are Tokyo’s best restaurants for vegans and vegetarians? Read it here!

  • Nihonbashi & Ningyocho a Hidden Tourist Spots

    Nihonbashi & Ningyocho a Hidden Tourist Spots

    Most Japan tours start in Tokyo. Even if you don’t have much time here, Nihonbashi and Ningyocho will offer you a lot on the city’s history and food culture. Find out what there is to discover in these historical areas!

  • Delicious Fermented Foods Unique to Japan

    Delicious Fermented Foods Unique to Japan

    Fermentation is a technique that is used all around the world to preserve food and drinks and to give a new flavor to what we consume. Japan has some originally Japanese fermented foods and drinks that are all good for your health and stamina.

  • Karatsu City, Famous for Karatsu Kunchi and Karatsu Pottery

    Karatsu City, Famous for Karatsu Kunchi and Karatsu Pottery

    Karatsu Castle, Takatori’s Old Residence, wild natural scenery, and pottery beautiful in its minimalist simplicity are just some of the attractions that Karatsu in Kyushu, Japan has to offer. Find out what to include on your Karatsu itinerary!

  • Reliable Concierge Service in Japan where the language is not understood

    Reliable Concierge Service in Japan where the language is not understood

    Let us introduce our free concierge service to you; we will help you when things go wrong during your Japan tour, when you need great ideas for a spontaneous itinerary, and when you want a reservation for an amazing local restaurant.

  • The Wonderful Flavor of Wine in Japan

    The Wonderful Flavor of Wine in Japan

    There are old-world wines from France and Italy, new-world wines from California, South-Africa, and Chile, and then there is wine from Japan. How did wine end up being made in Japan? Which grape varieties are used? And where are Japan’s wineries?

  • Unagi in Japan | Very tasty, high quality fish

    Unagi in Japan | Very tasty, high quality fish

    Unagi is eel prepared in the Japanese style. It is a very popular summer dish in Japan because of the prevailing belief that eel helps your stamina when the weather is hot.

  • Sapporo Beer Museum | The Perfect Place for Beer Lovers

    Sapporo Beer Museum | The Perfect Place for Beer Lovers

    In Japan, beer originated from Hokkaido and Sapporo is Japan’s oldest beer brand, founded and brewed in 1876. Located in a beautiful old red brick brewery from the early Meiji period, the Sapporo Beer Museum and Sapporo Biergarten are two must-see places in Sapporo.

  • Sunamachi Ginza, Tokyo | Great Street Food is Available

    Sunamachi Ginza, Tokyo | Great Street Food is Available

    If you are a bit adventurous, the Sunamachi Ginza is a great alternative for crowded and popular places like Omoide Yokocho to get your local street food fix.