Whether or not you’re sold on the stuff, a visit to Daio Wasabi Farm outside of Matsumoto is a great way to spend a few hours...
The World Sushi Cup Championships has made it their mission to celebrate the expertise of sushi chefs from every corner of the world.
Tuna and salmon’s increasing popularity has caused a slump in coastal fishing activities. Japan should return to making good use of this diverse coastal and offshore...
Join us on our Dogenzaka Walking Tour and get ready to explore the interesting alleys, delicious food, drink and little extra something that make it so...
How much are you willing to pay to eat your favorite shellfish? This was the question raised by one particular variety of clam from...
Photo Credit: Spring Rainbow, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Private Collection It’s no secret that one thing Japan is famous for abroad is its culinary culture and...
Sukiyabashi Jiro, the sushi restaurant in Tokyo’s Ginza area that has had three stars since the first edition of the Tokyo Michelin Guide, has been...
Recently we caught up with Kazushi Iwane, executive chef of Japanese restaurant Mai at the Westin Tokyo Hotel. He shares with us how he...
How many people have thought, “I would like to visit Japan someday?” It turns out, quite a few. According to the Japanese National Tourist...
Being a vegan in Japan can sometimes be quite tricky, especially with popular dishes which are fish and meat-based, like sushi, ramen, and yakiniku....
The Kansai Tourism Bureau released a fun video series on January 21, explaining the basics of Japanese culture to the ever-increasing number of...
Photo: grape Japan Once upon a time, a burrito fell in love with a sushi maki roll and they had a beautiful baby called the...
