Article Japanese Breakfast: What It Really Says About Daily Life in Japan Date 13 hours ago Reading Time 12 Mins Read When most people picture Japanese breakfast, they imagine something quiet, balanced, and distinctly different from the bacon-and-eggs plates common in…
Ehime Shikoku Izumiya (いずみや) Date 1 day ago Reading Time 3 Mins Read Japanese local food has a special name: kyodo ryori. These dishes often show how smart a community is. They cooked…
Article Kansai The Complete Kansai Food Guide You Didn’t Know You Needed Date 3 days ago Reading Time 12 Mins Read If you’re planning a trip to Japan, the Kansai region is probably already on your list. Kyoto, Osaka, Nara are…
Japan Eihire (エイひれ) Date 6 days ago Reading Time 4 Mins Read You pass through the noren curtain of an Izakaya and order a beer to start. After the first toast, you open the…
Chugoku Okayama Okayama Fruits (岡山県のフルーツ) Date 7 days ago Reading Time 8 Mins Read Anyone who has visited Okayama has likely heard the phrase “Okayama, the Fruit Kingdom.” If you actually try the fruit…
Kouchi Shikoku Guruni (ぐる煮) Date 1 week ago Reading Time 3 Mins Read Guruni (ぐる煮) is a warm, classic vegetable stew from Kōchi Prefecture in Shikoku, Japan. This local dish is more than…
Article Survival Guide: How to Order Food in Japan with No English Menu Date 1 week ago Reading Time 5 Mins Read Picture this scenario. You find a cozy, hidden alleyway eatery in Tokyo. The smell of grilled soy sauce is irresistible,…
Chubu Niigata Echigo hime (越後ひめ) Date 2 weeks ago Reading Time 7 Mins Read When you think of strawberries in Niigata Prefecture, Echigo hime is the undisputed star. However, many people in Tokyo or…
Japan Shina Soba (志那そば) Date 2 weeks ago Reading Time 5 Mins Read Welcome to the wonderful world of Japanese noodles! If you love a warm, comforting bowl of soup, you have likely…
Article How Japanese Coffee Culture Influenced the Global Specialty Coffee Movement Date 2 weeks ago Reading Time 6 Mins Read Ask a tourist what Japan drinks, and they will say ‘Matcha.’ Ask a local, and they might just point you…
