Traditional Cuisine

It Packs a Punch: Why Unfiltered Sake is Growing in Popularity

Popular souvenirs from Japan include limited-edition products such as wild variations of Kit-Kat bars or…

Discover the World of Sake at These English-Language Tasting Shops in Tokyo

Sake is an in an indelible part of the Japanese imbibing culture. To be knowledgeable…

Move Over Kobe – Gourmands Are Heaping Praise on Hida Beef

Sushi always tops lists of hungry visitors to Japan, but Japanese meat is increasingly entering…

This Kobe Brewery Hopes to Prove Aged Sake Is More Than a Fluke

Just as the Benedictine monks of Abbey of Saint-Hilaire accidentally invented Champagne, the sake brewmasters…

Hakata Kinryu: Where Ramen and Manga Meet in Fukuoka

The charm of ramen-ya in northern Kyushu resides in what’s on their shelves. Unlike your…

Build the Perfect Dining Set with the Four Basic Elements of Japanese Tableware

Dining in Japan is a multi-sensory experience and the casual observer might not realize the…

Master Japanese Cooking with These English-language Classes in Tokyo

To understand the soul of Japan, perhaps there is no better place to start than…

48 Hours in Nikko: A Complete Itinerary of What to Do, Where to Eat & Where to Stay

Nikko: one of the most famous areas in Japan, and home to Nikko Toshogu Shrine…

Escape to Japan’s Most Secluded Onsen Ryokan

Looking for the ultimate private getaway? Here are four of the most hidden-away natural hot…

24 Ways to Experience the Best That Japan Has to Offer

Launched in 2015, Omotenashi Selection is a collection of quality Japan-made products conveying the country’s…

Unique Experiences in Koriyama: Make a Hariko Doll, Tour a Sake Brewery, and Bake Manju

If you enjoyed our recent Tohoku travel guide, you might decide to linger longer and…

Top Things to Do, Eat, and See in Tohoku

The 2011 earthquake and tsunami left the Tohoku region devastated, but far from beaten. If…

6 Spots Around Tohoku for Halal Hunters

The new Muslim Friendly Tohoku campaign aims to help the region become Japan’s most Muslim-friendly…

4 Ways to Find Your Perfect Kyushu

We’ve created four trips to suit four types – pick your favorite or combine them…

Get a Taste of Niigata

Sample the prefecture’s culinary delights at the Tabisuru Shintora Market in Tokyo. Niigata has abundant…