Uji: A Peaceful Paradise Just Beyond Kyoto’s Crowds
The first time I saw the golden Phoenix Hall reflected in its mirror pond, I understood why Byodo-in appears on […]
Food
Experience Japan: Cooking, Tours, and Sake Tastings
Imagine yourself back home, craving that authentic Japanese flavor you experienced on your trip. Now imagine reaching into your kitchen,
Experience the Magic of the Sapporo Snow Festival
The Sapporo Snow Festival (さっぽろ雪まつり) It’s on my bucket list! Is it on yours? Of all the places I’ve been
New Year’s Charm: Japan’s Festive Traditions
If you want to see inside Japanese culture, all you need to do is be a fly on the wall
Make Japanese Food at Home
Despite my best efforts at cooking Japanese food, it never seems to come out as good as what my Japanese
Do You Make These Mistakes When Eating Sushi?
When you eat at an authentic sushi bar, it is truly a great experience. You definitely don’t want to mess
Steeping in Culture: A Personal Take on a Local Japanese Tea Ceremony
I had no idea what was going on when I saw it the first time many years ago. The Japanese
I’m gonna let you in on a little secret ingredient!
You probably already know that Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are 3 of the top travel destinations in Japan. Tokyo is
Getting Insider Information for Japanese Restaurants
How do you find out about the best places to eat? Back in Oregon, my first plan of action is
Must-Have Food in Hokkaido, Japan
Before we arrived in Hokkaido, my wife told me that there are 7 foods we must eat there. We were