Local Japanese food | Japan City Tour

Nakamise Shopping Street, Tokyo | Beautiful street with a lot of history and bustling with people

The long Nakamise shopping street in front of the Sensoji temple in Asakusa is a popular area for souvenir shopping and food tours. What is the history of this popular street?
Shinsekai, Osaka | Travel back in time to the retro Showa era

If Osaka is on your itinerary, Shinsekai is a very interesting neighborhood to explore. The atmosphere is somewhat retro-feeling, making you feel like you have returned to Japan at the height of the Showa period (1926-1989).
Namba | Osaka’s culture and charm are concentrated in this city

Namba is a known entertainment district in Osaka full of colors, restaurants, neon screens, shops, and other places to enjoy yourself, and it becomes especially fun at night.
Dotonbori, Osaka | Lots of cheap and tasty restaurants!

The lively entertainment area of Dotonbori is the most famous tourist destination in Osaka and famous for its striking neon lights, its extravagant signage, and huge variety of restaurants and bars.
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.
The Sushi Train: Kaiten Sushi | Easy and delicious Japanese sushi

Sushi has been the most popular Japanese food worldwide ever since the California Roll was invented in the United States. The inside-out roll was created by a Japanese chef in the 1960’s. But how do they eat sushi in 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.
Fukuoka City (Hakata) | Largest city in Kyushu

Fukuoka has plenty of things to offer to tourists; a thriving nightlife and many shopping opportunities, traditional shrines and historical sights, and Japanese festivals.
Local Kyoto with its quaint scenery

If you have already finished the beginners‘ course of travel in Kyoto and traveled around the many touristy spots, it is time to explore the daily lives of the locals!
Beautiful Nishiki Market supports Kyoto’s food culture

The best way to learn about everyday Japanese life and what people like to cook at home is to visit one of its many food markets. Nishiki Market is in the center of Kyoto, and a popular market to visit for tourists.
Tapioca & Crepes in Harajuku | A town full of cute

Harajuku doesn’t just offer fashion, but it’s also the place to go to satisfy your sweet cravings. You can find all kinds of delicious desserts that are loaded with all the kawaii energy of the area.
Asahikawa Area, Hokkaido | A city with the largest national park in Japan

Asahikawa is the second-largest city in Hokkaido. Early February each year the Ashikawa Winter Festival is held here, but there are more reasons to visit this cool city.
Hakodate, Hokkaido | An important port town connecting Japan and other countries

Hakodate is well-loved by domestic tourists but often overlooked by foreign tourists which makes it a hidden gem. If you like green cities surrounded by beautiful nature, then Hakodate is a great place to visit.
Otaru, Hokkaido | Wall Street of the North

Otaru makes for a great day trip from Sapporo, or a nice stop along the way for those traveling to ski resort Niseko. The glassworks shops, coffee shops, restaurants, and shops are located in traditional buildings.
Winter in Japan offers many ways to enjoy it

Although Japan welcomes most tourists in spring and summer, for those who are looking for a more quiet time and a different kind of experience, winter can be a great time to discover Japan.
Kakigori Shaved Ice | A very popular dish among the Japanese

During the summer, temperatures in Japan can be quite high and the atmosphere gets very humid. This makes finding ways to cool down indispensable, and how to better do this than with freshly shaved ice?
Wagashi Sweets | Beautiful and delicate taste

Wagashi are Japanese sweets that look more like a piece of art than something to eat. Wagashi have a very long history that goes back more than 2000 years.
Many delicious ramen dishes that can only be enjoyed in Japan

Ramen became one of the iconic foods from Japan, having gained a lot of popularity outside of Japan in recent years. This is no wonder as ramen noodles are affordable, quick, and delicious.
Udon and Soba | representative of Japanese food

Udon and soba are two lesser-known types of noodles from Japan, even though they have deeper Japanese roots than the popular ramen noodles. What are udon and soba?
Abura Soba | The best soup-less noodles only available in Japan

Did you know that in Japan, there are many varieties of noodles to choose from? Abura soba is one of those types of noodles that hasn’t yet become famous in the rest of the world, but surely will one day.