If you’re traveling along the Tokaido Shinkansen, a delicious detour awaits in the seaside town of Atami. Here, long-time resident Kathy Matsunami (Katsmats) opens her private studio, Wagashi Kitchen, to share the intricate art of wagashi. With over 20 years of life in Japan, she offers […]
You’ve probably heard about Shizuoka, but if someone asked you to describe it, you might struggle to say much beyond a vague “somewhere near Mount Fuji”. And if you’re a climber planning to conquer Japan’s most iconic peak, chances are that’s exactly how you know about […]
