Category: Food & Drink
Sushi. Tempura. Ramen. Japanese cuisine is famous the world over and is one of the top reasons visitors come to Japan. Read all about the best food and drink that Japan has to offer, from the familiar to the obscure, with our blog articles here.
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Lets take a look at the recipe and how to make Japanese dorayaki. This snack might be strange and unfamiliar to people outside Japan, but anyone who has lived in Japan and tried it, knows how delicious it is. Dorayaki has a shape similar to a gong and is so soft, it melts in your mouth.
Food & DrinkAll Japan
Sanny Soedjatmiko Hartanto
March 15, 2019
Taketomi Island is easily reachable from Ishigaki Island, at only ten minutes by ferry from Ishigaki Port. You can reach Taketomi with one of the two ferry companies, Ishigaki Dream Tours and Yaeyama Kanko Ferry. At Ishigaki Port, you can also get package tours to make the most of your time on this beautiful island.
Food & DrinkOkinawa
Luna
March 12, 2019
Sweet, soft, and milky are probably the best words to describe Japanese milky bread, which is also familiarly known by some people as Hokkaido milk bread. The airy interior structure and delightful aroma can make you crave it more.
Food & DrinkAll Japan
Sanny Soedjatmiko Hartanto
February 19, 2019
Hokkaido is known as a famous travel location to many, especially during winter season. The first thought that comes to mind when arriving in Hokkaido during the winter is skiing and winter sports but what can travelers do given one week to trek around?
Food & DrinkTravel TipsHokkaido
Botakyen
February 18, 2019
As a “theme park” for Japanese rice wine (sake), Ponshukan is located inside three major JR stations in Niigata — Niigata, Nagaoka, and Echigo Yuzawa. In each of them, you will be able to fill your heart with not only rice wine, but also rice-related products, pickled foods, and interesting take-home items.
Food & DrinkChubu
Cara Lam
February 5, 2019
Boarding the train leading to Shibamata Station, I can smell and notice the sudden change in my surroundings and the crowd around me. The usual hundreds, populated Tokyo center is slowly turning into a 2-car train with fewer people in it, a few tourists and some old men and women.
Food & DrinkSightseeingKanto
Czarinah
February 4, 2019
When I visited Fukuoka, I got my hands on a magazine that listed the best local coffee shops in the area, and I spent my time there going to as many of these cafes as I could. It was amazing. So amazing that I want to share with you five of my favorite coffee shops in Fukuoka with the hope that you too will visit them and be blown away. Please keep in mind that this top-five list is based upon my opinion, and that the order I have chosen to present these cafes is in no way meant to rank them. So, here we go: Five of Fukuoka’s Best Coffee Shops.
Food & DrinkKyushu
David Rohrer
February 4, 2019
Shinjuku is an interesting place. No matter where you turn, you’re bound to find something that will spark your interest or pique your curiosity. It is at those moments when you realize that you’ve stumbled upon gold. When you’ve created a moment that will last you a lifetime. That is what Scopp Cafe represents.
Food & DrinkKanto
Fuad Olajuwon
January 30, 2019
Gakugei-Daigaku is on the Toyoko line, a small neighbourhood between Shibuya and Jiyugaoka that relatively few people know about. Despite its lack of fame, this area has a mixture of a local sense of community and the exciting vibe of a city neighbourhood.
Food & DrinkKanto
Luna
January 21, 2019
Jigokumushi (地獄蒸し, literally means "Hell Steam"), is what this cooking method is called. A very simple yet unique way of cooking that has been practiced since the Edo Period. Jigokumushi restaurants are popular for tourists coming to the Kannawa area, which main attractions are the Jigoku of Beppu, boiling ponds that are open for viewing. In some of these restaurants, customers could also try cooking the food themselves, an interesting experience when you go with friends or family.
Food & DrinkKyushu
Ariza
January 18, 2019
Fried chicken, locally called “karaage”, is widely popular, and katsu dishes such as chicken, pork, and shrimp often adorn bento boxes and curries. Kushi katsu is a dish from Osaka that, although similar, is slightly different from regular katsu. So what is it?
Food & DrinkAll Japan
Luna
January 15, 2019
People often come to Japan of get their fill of cute. Cute clothes, cute characters, cute food, and yes of course cute cafes. This cafe hidden by the sea in the outskirts of Nagasaki is sure to give anyone their fill of cute in the form of adorable Corgi puppies. Yes the rumors are true, there is a Corgi cafe in Japan.
Food & DrinkNatureKyushu
Mark Morinishi
January 11, 2019
The gritty streets of Kabukicho contrast with the majesty of Mosaic Street, where couples walk hand in hand under decorative lights. One cannot explore the area in its entirety on an empty stomach, so let’s cover some of the best vegetarian/vegan restaurants you’ll find on your journey.
Food & DrinkKanto
Fuad Olajuwon
December 18, 2018
A central town in Hokkaido known for its picturesque landscape, Furano holds one novel treasure: Ningle Terrace, a group of 15 cottages hidden in the woods next to one of Furano’s most popular resorts, New Furano Prince Hotel.
CultureFood & DrinkShoppingHokkaido
Sarah A. Hasselle
December 17, 2018
In general too, Japanese drink a lot of soup but specially in winter they emphasize having ramen more often to beat the winter chills. Ramen comes with several choices: miso, salt, soy sauce, and pork bone. Well, my favorite one is miso and the place I recommend the most is from Sanpoutei.
Food & DrinkAll Japan
Babina Kharel
December 17, 2018
Nagasaki is a fascinating prefecture with a long and colourful history. It was the first part of Japan where foreign explorers were allowed to trade with and has thus been a testing ground for the future of the country.
Food & DrinkNatureSightseeingKyushu
Alfie Blincowe
November 20, 2018
Konnyaku! What is it? Why is it in many Japanese dishes? Why do they have choking hazard stickers on many of the products? Well, all your answers and more could be answered at the Konnyaku Park in Gunma Prefecture.
Food & DrinkSightseeingKanto
Talisha
November 6, 2018
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15 Things to Do in Kobe
20 Things to Do in Kyushu
10 Famous Buddha Statues in Japan
Morning Exercise
10 Best Japanese Sauces
A Tale of Two Cities: Kyoto vs Osaka
Japan’s Late Bloomers: The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Hokkaido
Japanese Flowers and Their Meaning
15 Things to Do in Akihabara
April, May and June Are Great Times to Visit Okinawa!
10 Snacks to Try in Japan
Things to Do on Takeshita Street, Harajuku
The Ultimate Guide to Experiencing Hakone
Kyoto's Famous Omurice: Kichi Kichi
Shop ‘Til You Drop: Bargain Hunting in Osaka
The Top 5 Places to Visit in Nagano in Winter
Taking it Slow – Osaka to Tokyo by Local Trains
A Day in Nanjo, Okinawa – 5 Must-see Attractions
Plum Blossoms vs. Cherry Blossoms
Japan's Trader Island – Dejima, Nagasaki
The Sweet Bean Sandwich of Japan – How To Make Dorayaki
Sengan-en: A Day at a Feudal Lord’s Home
Shimabara – Kyoto’s Forgotten Courtesan's District
4 Exciting and Unique Things to Do on Taketomi Island
Dodgeball – Japanese Style
A Spring Afternoon in Gero Onsen Town
