Making Homemade Umeshu (Plum Liquor)
Time to brew some umeshu. While there are many recipes available online, here is the one my host mom gave me that I think is the best.
August 28, 2017
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My Japanese Soba Noodle Cooking Experience
One of Japan's most delicious dishes and I got to make it with my bare hands learning from a master chef!
August 15, 2017
Neko No Jikan Café: A Cat Cafe in Amerikamura, Osaka
Soft meowing played over a loudspeaker outside the cafe. For me, a feline fan, the lure was irresistible!
August 5, 2017
Ginza: The Silver Seat of Tokyo
A relaxing stroll along the grid-layered streets of Ginza is always a welcoming pleasure for any visitor.
August 4, 2017
Finding a Juicy Burger in Kanazawa
Kanazawa's premiere specialty hamburger shop serves them fresh and charcoal-grilled to perfection.
August 2, 2017
7 Mouth-watering Local Specialties of Nagoya, Japan
Let’s just start with me telling you how much I love Nagoya meshi (Nagoya specialty food). Nagoya is often overlooked, but in my opinion I think this offers the best all around food in Japan.
July 22, 2017
Shinjuku's Golden Gai: A Hidden Diamond in an Urban Rough (Tokyo Backstreets Part 2)
One of the nicest parts of Shinjuku is the vibrant diversity of the area. No matter what you’re looking for, Shinjuku is the place where you can scratch any itch.
July 15, 2017
Tempura: The Stylish and Satisfying Japanese Comfort Food
Shrimp, whitefish, eggplant, sweet potato, pumpkin, and lotus root deep-fried in oil and served over a bowl of rice. It's a dream come true.
July 15, 2017
15 Things to Do in Hokkaido
Located in the northern part of Japan, below is a list of things to do in this beautiful place.
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July 15, 2017
Summer in Japan: Fun Times at a Local Festival in Hiroshima Prefecture
In addition to large well-known events, there are also smaller local festivals around Japan every weekend celebrating and honoring the summer season itself.
July 12, 2017
Right out of The Oven: Japanese Baking Selections
Present day, it has become a staple in Japanese food where the country has managed to expand bread and other baked goods to the point where people are now eating more bread than rice.
July 8, 2017
Beat the Heat: Five Must-Try Summer Desserts in Japan
Japan has been making desserts for centuries with unique and interesting creations based on readily available local ingredients such as rice and sweet beans. These desserts are designed not only to look good but taste great as well, helping you to cool down from the summer heat.
July 8, 2017
Where the Beef Is: Ultimate Guide to Gyudon Chains
Beef rice bowls, or gyudon, are a staple of Japanese fast food. It dominates the cheap and quick eating option and you can easily spot one just behind every other street corner.
July 8, 2017
Tanukikoji: Sapporo’s Oldest Shopping Arcade
Tanukikoji–Sapporo’s oldest shopping arcade–is a roofed souvenir paradise that boasts a kilometre-long stretch with two hundred shops and seven streets worth of tourist-friendly shopping.
July 8, 2017
Must-try Foods in Toyohashi, Aichi
It is home to one of Japan's most popular snacks: the Black Thunder chocolate bar. But there are also some other amazing things to eat, let's read more about them here!
July 1, 2017
Ramune: The Japanese Summer Soda
It is also infamous for being difficult to open, requiring a special technique and piece of plastic that comes with the lid.
June 24, 2017
At Home in Rural Japan Pt. 3: The Wonder of Japanese Vegetable Gardens
It is amazingly wonderful to wander down country lanes and drink in the absolutely beautiful, peaceful, rural scenery.
June 16, 2017
Tokyo Backstreets Series Pt. 1: Omoide Yokocho in Shinjuku
There are several paths into the concrete jungle, so take one and enter into a new reality. The narrow walkways have intersections where you can branch off into a new part of the alleyways.
June 16, 2017
