Autumn foods

In Japan, every autumn, “Shinmai” (newly harvested rice) is sold, making it the season when rice is the most delicious and popular. However, do you know when exactly rice can be called Shinmai? In this blog, I will introduce the definition of new rice, its harvest […]

Halloween, celebrated on October 31st of each year, is the only holiday where you can dress up like a monster, have fun carving pumpkins, and celebrate the spooky season. Halloween foods are a big part of the holiday, and there are many different traditional and regional […]

As summer ends and fall begins to settle in, a delicious aroma can be found drifting in the air. Sweet with a chestnut-like flavour, Japanese sweet potatoes (satsuma-imo) are harvested at this time of the year. As a staple of autumn, it is not only a […]

Summer is finally starting to come to a close in Japan, and autumn has just begun. Many will be happy to know that the soaring temperatures and smothering humidity will soon drop, but there is a lot more to experience in autumn than just the simple […]

Autumn is (秋) aki in Japanese and takes place in the months of September, October and November. The temperature is moderate and the weather is considered the most pleasant and enjoyable at this time. It is an explosion of vibrant colors as the leaves turn into […]

Autumn 秋 (aki) is the season that brings forth trees painted in the colours of red, yellow and orange. The foliage creates picturesque sights for your viewing whilst you stroll about, enjoying the cooler weather of the season before winter sets in. A symbol of the […]

As summer comes to an end, the crisp cold air in the morning reminds us that autumn is just around the corner. Japan has four distinct seasons to enjoy. The beauty of the autumn season in Japan is not only limited to sightseeing autumn foliage, but […]

Have you ever fallen in love with a place on the first day you arrived? Well, Japan is one of those countries that you can easily fall in love with on your first trip, and I daresay that you can fall in love with the land of the rising sun not only once, but four times a year!

Let’s get this straight—yaki-imo is not your grandma’s butter-and-sour-cream, heart-attack-inducing, cholesterol bomb. Unlike traditional baked potatoes in the West that do everything to mask the bland flavor of your standard potato, yaki-imo is a call to simplicity, and the beauty it reveals….

Find the best advice from local experts! This month we asked our beloved, adventurous guides Jennifer, Haruka and Ryuichi what are their favorite Autumn foods and why?