First Takoyaki, Now Sukiyaki: Pringles Chips Feature Unique Japanese Regional Tastes
Japan is no stranger to unconventional snack food flavors, and potato chips are no exception. Everything from squid and carrots to milk and toast, and…
Cuisine
Kyoto Gastropub Kiyamachi Golden Sakaba Celebrates Showa Nostalgia and Festival Fare
While Kyoto is known for offering very sophisticated, culturally refined dining experiences of the highest level, with price tags just as high to match them,…
Tokyo Restaurant Offers Free Meals For 50 Minutes Of Work
There are tons of places to grab a bite to eat in Tokyo that cover the full spectrum of one’s available budget, but in recent…
Savor Prized Amaou Strawberries To Your Heart’s Content at Unique Sweets Buffet
If you have spent a certain length of time in Japan or happen to be a fruit enthusiast who always samples local fruits when traveling…
Japanese Family Restaurant Offers Up Loaded Servings Of Uni and Steak Combo Plates
A surprising amount of delicious Japanese food can be found at chain restaurants, with things like all-you-can-eat sushi and Denny’s with traditional Japanese food menus…
Offer Your Valentine A Taste of Japan With Chocolates Featuring Uniquely Japanese Ingredients
With Valentine’s Day just a little over a month away, Japan’s chocolate makers and chocolate shops have gone into full swing, announcing their lineups for…
Kyoto Local Girl Asachill Guides Us Through The Charms of Pontocho
(Updated on October 9, 2018) The beautiful traditional neighborhood of Pontocho in Kyoto, in spite of its small size, is a treasure trove of hidden…
Kyoto Gatten’s Succulent Wagyu Tempura Joined By Wagyu Shabu & Sukiyaki This Winter
In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…
See the Charming Odawara Castle by Taking an Easy Day Trip From Tokyo
Taking a day trip out of Tokyo can be a great chance to experience a more peaceful and historic side to Japanese life. Odawara Castle…
Japanese Stew Fused With Cheese Fondue Is The Highlight Of Gastropub’s Hearty Holiday Menu
Somewhat removed from the hustle and bustle of Shibuya station, the area known as “Okushibu” continues to gain popularity for its more laid-back atmosphere, galleries…
Scenic Kyoto Restaurant Bus Tour Puts Traditional Kyoto Restaurant On Wheels
Food on the go is nothing new in Japan. Japanese train passengers, for example, have enjoyed delicious bento boxed lunches in trains from the earliest…
On Your Next Visit To Tokyo, You Can Get Certified in Japanese Culinary Art In Half A Day
Ever since washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine, was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013, global interest in the unique culinary arts of Japan…
Authentic Japanese Food For Under $5 at Tokyo’s Best Chain Restaurants
Travelling usually results in eating out for every meal which can be a shock to your bank balance. Tourists are enthusiastic to sample authentic Japanese…
New Umami-Themed Pour-Over Style Dashi Bar Gives Rich And Relaxing Alternative To Coffee
For brew-lovers, sometimes finding a quality cup of coffee in Japan requires sifting through more sensationalist options like canned Coca-Cola coffee and perhaps the prettiest…
$2,600 Premium Wagyu Beef Bento Is Japan’s Most Luxurious Lunch Box
Whether you’re traveling around the country from the comfort of the bullet train or simply catching a lunch break, Japanese bento boxes provide some very…