A cold night on the brightly lit streets of Osaka. There you are, sitting in a restaurant surrounded by a sweet, caramelized aroma. You take a slice of marbled beef and slowly dip it into the raw egg, and the contrast surprises you. The meat, seared […]
Tokyo is a city bursting with hidden gems outside of what makes up the “top ten” lists you’re likely to come across with a cursory search online. With the yen's depreciation, Japan's famous tourist spots are currently overflowing with visitors. If you're not a fan of […]
At first glance, Ryogoku looks like a normal part of Tokyo. However, once you dig deeper, you will find its many specialities. From the lives of the sumo wrestlers to Michelin-star restaurants, Ryogoku is sure to offer anyone who visits an unforgettable experience. Sumo legacy in […]
It’s no secret that Japan is one of the centres of the world when it comes to delectable food; the fact that most people can find a Japanese restaurant in their closest town or city is a testament to the popularity of the country’s cuisine. Aside […]
The delicious and eye-catching quality of Japan's treasured dish, sushi (寿司 or 鮨), generates a unique bundle of sensory experiences through its colorful presentation, scent, and taste. Being selective and tentative of the varieties of sushi available, in a restaurant is an opportunity to explore and […]
I don't know about you, but I love to travel for food. I mean, it’s nice to discover new places of course, BUT the best thing is to taste popular local dishes right? I have visited a lot of prefectures in Japan but unfortunately, I have […]
Travelling to a foreign country you have never visited before can be quite daunting, especially if you don’t speak the language. Every international traveller has at least some level of anxiety about communicating effectively with Japanese residents, and it can add unnecessary stress to an otherwise […]
Our team had the opportunity to travel to the Lake Biwa area and, with no surprise, the scenery was breathtaking, BUT not only that. The food was also amazing… which is for us, as foodies, the best part of traveling around Japan. Today we’re going to […]
Sushi is thought by many to be a quintessential Japanese food and one of Japan’s most iconic dishes. From grocery store sushi to high-end luxury sushi, there is a large range of sushi experiences in Japan. Today, we will be looking at a few different styles […]
Everyone knows sushi. If you asked anyone in the world to name Japan’s most famous dish, most people would respond with sushi without any hesitation. You may consider yourself to be a sushi connoisseur, but did you know about all of these different types of sushi […]
