Okinawa, a tropical and warm island, has attracted visitors from around the world. The turquoise seas and white sand beaches are absolutely beautiful. However, this prefecture is also well-known for its large population of centenarians, or people who live to be 100 years old or older. […]
283. This is the number of bakeries in Kyoto. The city is known for closely following Kobe for the title of the biggest bread-consuming city in Japan. If you visit Kyoto, you will likely find a Bakery on every corner, with a distinct personality for each […]
When visiting the Setouchi area in Japan, what’s the first thing you think of? Beaches? Okonomiyaki? Hot springs? While these options may all be popular in this region, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is the Setouchi lemon. This is a type […]
At first glance, Yanaka’s charm is definitely the historical appearance of the buildings, with a shopping district that offers a little bit of everything. Looking closer, you may notice the popularity of a certain animal, with cat statues being stationed around the streets, cat-themed goods, cat-themed […]
Ishii farm is a shining example in Japanese agriculture. Known for their imaginative approach to farming, Ishii farm embraces technology and tradition equally to produce high-quality and eco-friendly products, especially konjac. We had the chance to try their konjac gummies and they were surprisingly delicious! Let’s […]
Have you ever heard of a place called Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture? If not, no worries. You’re already in luck for stumbling across this blog. In my opinion, Nagoya is like “The Beast Player Erin,” a super underrated but absolutely wonderful anime. While it might not […]
If you have been to Japan, one of the foods you must try is kamaboko. These delicate, yet flavourful, Japanese fish cakes have been a part of Japanese culinary tradition for centuries. Made from pureed white fish and steamed to perfection, these bite-sized morsels come in […]
In this blog, I will introduce some of the special foods of Hiroshima Prefecture, which has overcome the tragedy of the nuclear bombing and has since come to inherit the technological industries of the next generation, along with its beautiful nature and rich culture. This prefecture […]
Aichi Prefecture has a local gourmet called “kishimen,” which has been beloved in the region since ancient times. Unlike Japan's famous ramen or soba, kishimen refers to wide and flat noodles that are thinner than udon noodles and have been cherished in Aichi. This post will […]
Omotesandō is very easy to reach from anywhere in the city. The two metro stations Meiji-Jingumae and Omotesando are served by many lines and the Harajuku stop of the JR Yamanote line is also a step away. This elegant tree-lined boulevard evokes Parisian atmospheres with its […]
