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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!

  • Shimanami Kaido Best Bicycle Road | Travel Guide

    Shimanami Kaido Best Bicycle Road | Travel Guide

    The Shimanami Kaido is a must-do for nature and cycling lovers who travel to Japan. Let us give you an overview of a 3 day/2 night route of this beautiful bicycle 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!

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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!

  • 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?

  • Japanese Sake made by a Unique Japanese Process

    Japanese Sake made by a Unique Japanese Process

    Sake is sometimes called ‘rice wine’ in the West, but this is actually an inaccurate term, as the brewing process of sake is a lot closer to beer than it is to wine.

  • 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?

  • Many Kinds of Beers Unique to Japan

    Many Kinds of Beers Unique to Japan

    Beer has a shorter history in Japan than it has in most of the rest of the world, the reason being having been isolated from the rest of the world and its techniques for centuries. It is not that Japan didn’t have its share of alcoholic beverages before beer made its entrance, as sake and…

  • 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.

  • Enjoy Japanese food that is fun to look at in a virtual way!

    Enjoy Japanese food that is fun to look at in a virtual way!

    Japanese cuisine is known for being one of the most delectable cuisines in the world. Now you can’t travel here to taste it for yourself, take our virtual tour of Japanese food, the next best thing.

  • 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.

  • 6 Recommended Places in Osaka

    6 Recommended Places in Osaka

    To help you decide where to go in Osaka if you are short on time, we compiled a list of the 5 best places to visit in this bustling city.