A Must-Try Experience for Your Japan Trip – Wanko Soba
The noodles just kept coming! I’ve always loved soba, those brownish-gray buckwheat noodles popular in northern Japan. I like them […]
Food
The one dish you can’t leave Shirahama without trying
My wife and I love discovering those small, unassuming local restaurants when we travel. You know, the ones that feel
More Than Onions: Finding the Heart of Awajishima, Japan
We were on our way to Awajishima, an island known in Japan for its sweet, layered onions. As we began
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
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