If you're heading to Osaka and haven’t planned your ramen stops yet, you're missing out on one of the city's most unforgettable culinary experiences. While Osaka is famous for takoyaki and okonomiyaki, its ramen scene is just as vibrant and seriously delicious. Osaka doesn’t play around […]
Yanaka feels like a Japan that might have been. The tighter packedstreets and small, almost quaint buildings stand out like a plateau against a wind-leveled valley. It is uninterrupted, either by war or by natural disaster. Long lanes of sakura run straight as an arrow through […]
Kyoto is a city best experienced through walking. It's organized, compact, and wandering through the streets on foot reveals shrines, charming cafes, and local shops that are easy to miss from a bus or taxi. If you’re looking to explore beyond the most famous landmarks, these […]
One of Japan’s best-kept secrets is its unique tea collection, enhancing the richness of your favorite dishes. Whether served as a drink or incorporated into dishes, tea in Japan goes beyond your typical cup—it embodies a true culinary tradition that reflects harmony and hospitality between nature […]
While Japan is renowned for its vibrant shrines and ancient temples, another architectural wonder awaits those who look beyond the typical tourist path. Scattered across the country are historic hotels that serve as living time capsules, each echoing whispers of eras long past and origin stories […]
Tokyo can be intimidating to visit, especially when sightseeing with family. The city is massive, the train map could pass for modern art, and the crowds are no joke. But with some precautions, it can be way easier than expected. A lot of Japanese food is […]
Imagine this: you and your special someone, surrounded by endless green tea fields with Mount Fuji watching over you like a gentle giant. The air smells like fresh leaves and earth. The pace is slow, the moments are intimate, and everything feels like it was made […]
Nagoya is one of Japan’s most underrated destinations, often overshadowed by the larger cities. Located between Tokyo and Osaka, the city offers travelers a fresh perspective on Japan, with its deep historical roots and modern innovation integrated together, which goes beyond the usual tourist trail. It […]
While many travelers focus on sake, Japan’s boutique wine scene is quietly producing world-class bottles that reflect the country’s diverse landscape. Our Head of Marketing, Jess recently visited Three Grapes in Yoyogi with a small group and, even as a French person with plenty of “wine […]
If you are planning a trip to Japan, shotengai is a term worth knowing. Often translated as “shopping streets,” these covered arcades and pedestrian strips are primarily where local residents do their daily grocery shopping and run errands. They are not street food hubs or festival […]
