interview

The Hotel Seiryu in Kyoto Kiyomizu offers a unique blend of modern comfort and traditional Kyoto atmosphere. Housed in a converted 1930s school building, it preserves the neighborhood's heritage while providing luxurious contemporary hospitality. From the carefully designed rooms to its prime location near Kiyomizu Temple, […]

Tamacha.jp is a company on a mission to change the way we experience tea. They've made a twist and introduced a unique thing - tea tablets! Crafted in collaboration with seven esteemed tea masters, Tamacha offers a collection of seven distinct flavors, each capturing the essence […]

Health and fitness usually take a backseat when we’re traveling. Sure, you might need to walk from one tourist spot to another, but the amount of street snacks you end up sampling on the way? Well, it kind of erases any benefits you might’ve reaped from […]

If you're visiting Japan and looking for an unforgettable sushi experience, Sushi WAKU is the place for you. Combining traditional sushi-making techniques with a modern twist, they offer an immersive and memorable culinary journey like nothing you've ever experienced. Our team recently had the chance to […]

Welcome to today’s exciting interview, where we have the privilege of sitting down with Pink. ASAKUSA, a company that embraces the color pink and everything it represents in the heart of Japan. From “shodō,” a form of creative Japanese calligraphy, to traditional shrine maiden dances such […]

Picture this: waking up and looking out at white snow-capped mountains in a luxurious villa with your own private chefs and butlers pampering you during your stay. If you think that’s something out of a movie, I can assure you that it’s not! At HakuVillas, found […]

One of the main draws of visiting Japan has always been experiencing its rich history. Given the fact that the one-of-a-kind tradition unique to this incredible country is especially visible in the Kansai region, cities like Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara are often the top destinations for […]

Matcha is one of the representative flavors of Japanese culture, but it’s more than just a key ingredient for teas and sweets – after all, making and drinking tea constitutes a culture of its own. In particular, Japanese tea ceremonies pay as much attention to the […]

Many of you reading this have probably had sushi before, and maybe some of you have even wondered how it’s made, but perhaps no one has thought about seeking an education specifically for the making of sushi. At the Tokyo College of Sushi and Washoku London, […]

Can you please introduce yourself and your role in the company? My name is Lauren Shannon, and I've called Japan home for nearly 30 years. My extensive experience living and working in Japan has given me a unique understanding of Japanese culture and business practices. Almost […]