About 113 km or roughly 1.5 hours by train from the northwest part of the congested capital, Chichibu region in Saitama prefecture is now becoming a sought-after destination for nature wonders, mountain trekking, river cruising, hot springs onsen, historical sights, and gastronomical delights, including saké and liquor breweries.

In recent years, I noticed that many Japanese people really enjoy having dishes with coriander too, especially those who seem to love it a lot. Here I will introduce five simple-to-fantastic coriander dishes that you could hardly find them anywhere in the world except Japan!

So you're traveling in Japan, and seeking to satisfy your cravings with some fun food that will truly hit the spot. Let me turn you on to the 3 K fun foods of Japan, Kakigori, Karaage, and Karepan. This Triple Threat will surely tantalize your tastebuds and win your heart.

Instant ramen, soups, premade “just add meat” meals, frozen gyoza, microwavable cheese in hamburgers; what do they all have in common? Yes, they are all delicious, but they also contain a healthy amount of MSG!

Potato snacks hardly go wrong. Be it french fries with fish & chips, potato chips or crisps, potato snacks are always delicious, especially when deep-fried. The love for potato extends to Japan as well, and evidence of Japan’s success in making delicious potato snacks can be seen from how well Calbee does locally and internationally. As a major Japanese snack maker, Calbee Inc. has operations all over the world, but nothing gives it more attention than its stores in Japan.

Japan is famous for its seasonal food and snacks and winter is no exemption with some tasty treats hitting the supermarket and convenience store shelves during the colder months.

If you visit Japan, never ever forget to try the snacks here. Besides being the food mecca that it is, the food that you would want to try in Japan should never just be limited to ramen, sushi, or traditional desserts. The snacks in Japan are definitely worth trying.