JAPAN

We love Japanese food, which is a big reason why Japan is one of our favorite countries in the world to visit. It’s an endlessly …

Japan is endlessly fascinating. It’s our favorite country in the world to visit but like many people, we tend to go back to the most …

Who here doesn’t like Japanese candy and snacks? *crickets* That’s what I thought! Aside from sushi and Japanese food, snacks and sweets are among our …

What do you miss most about Japan? I love everything about this East Asian country but some of the things I miss the most are …

Japanese street food isn’t a phrase you hear as often as Thai street food or Vietnamese street food. Perhaps due to cultural reasons or stricter …

Traditional Japanese food or washoku is characterized by its sense of balance, aesthetics, and the seasonality and freshness of its ingredients. Rice is a staple dish in Japanese cuisine, and to a lesser extent, so are noodle dishes like soba and udon.

So special is the food in Nagoya that they even have a specific term for it. They call it Nagoya meshi, which roughly translates to “Nagoya food” or “Nagoya cuisine”. It’s a way of acknowledging the city’s unique regional cuisine regarded as one of the best in Japan.

Kyoto served as Japan’s capital for over a thousand years. Many today still regard Kyoto as Japan’s cultural and historical center, home to over a thousand temples and gardens that have earned it a reputation for being the country’s most beautiful city.

Kyoto has long been regarded as Japan’s historical and cultural center. Unlike fast-paced Tokyo, it’s an atmospheric city with an even pace. It’s home to over a thousand temples and shrines and some of the most interesting and delicious food in Japan.

Gion refers to Kyoto’s iconic geisha district. It’s one of the city’s most atmospheric neighborhoods, its traditional areas characterized by row upon row of wooden machiya houses with slatted sliding doors and bamboo inuyarai.