Top 5 Drinks to Order at Izakaya
Fear not, as this list gives you 5 of the most popular Japanese drinks to get at izakaya to help you have a good time!
5 Things to Eat in Sapporo
To get ready for your trip, you’ll need to know what to eat, and you don’t even need to leave the capital city of Sapporo.
15 Things to Do in Sapporo
Known for its annual snow festival, Sapporo is one of Japan’s most vibrant cities and is extremely visitor-friendly. It has fantastic food and plenty to do. Here’s a sampling.
In Search of the Perfect Pint: a Guide to Japanese Craft Beers
At last count there were more than 450 different brands of craft beer on sale in Japan and that figure continues to rise every month. Even the most ardent beer-lover probably doesn’t have time to try them all during a trip to Japan. Here I present my personal Top 5 – five delicious, refreshing beers to get you started on your Japanese craft beer journey.
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.
Summer Beers in Kansai: A Guide to the Best Beer Festivals of the Summer
So, what’s hot (no pun intended) this summer, as far as beer gardens in the Kansai region go? This year sees the return of a few old favourites as well as the emergence of a number of new contenders to the crown.
Drinking Parties in Japan: A Survivor’s Guide
To the uninitiated, the Japanese company “nomikai” can be a little tricky to navigate. Here are some survival hints from a veteran of 10 years of such parties!
Kirin Yokohama Beer Village Factory Tour
Come here to see why it is one of the most popular beers in Japan and how it is made.
5 Winter Days in Sapporo
My recent trip to Sapporo in Hokkaido left me in a state of wondrous high, desperately trying to cling to any memory made from the trip. So here is my recommendation for five magical winter days in Sapporo.
15 Reasons Why Japan Is Awesome!
So, why exactly do I feel this way? What is it that is unique to Japan that makes me love it so?
Drink Up! The Differences Between Japanese Bars & Izakayas
For in truth, the traditional Japanese izakaya is neither a bar nor a restaurant, but perhaps best described as somewhere in-between.
Only in Japan: 5 Things You Can't Find Anywhere Else
Sometimes its something as basic as a cup of coffee brewed just the way they like it. Other times it can be simple food items, and sometimes it can be something much more complex. So join me today as we look at the top 5 items that you can only get in Japan, and the Japanese themselves can’t live without.