Daio Wasabi Farm is the world\'s largest wasabi farm located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture. Stroll through the vast wasabi fields, see how they?re gr ...
Chukadon is a Chinese-style rice bowl dish made of stir-fried seafood, meat, and vegetables. Cooked in a soy-infused sauce, it has all the flavors of ...
?You know what Hana, women are the cause of all the problems in life,? Taiki said to his Siamese kitten. ?They fulfill every desire in your heart and ...
Komadori-Sanso is located on Mt. Mitake which is only one and a half hour train ride from Tokyo.
It\'s a Shrine Lodging of Musashi Mitake Shrine whic ...
Today we\'re chatting about our experiences with the recent major earthquake here in North Japan, and also Norm\'s experience during the major disaste ...
The grand and historic Matsumoto Castle known as ?Crow Castle? is one of the few original castles left in Japan. Join us as we tour the Matsumoto cas ...
Teriyaki is a cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine. The word teri refers to the glossy lustre the sugar creates and yaki means it’s grilled or ...
Lily Bulb Tamagotoji is an easy, flavorful, and comforting dish where the lily bulbs and eggs are simmered in light dashi-soy-based broth.
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Originated in Sichuan, Twice Cooked Pork became one of the most popular Chinese dishes in Japan. The Japanese version has bell peppers, and it?s less ...
Made with dashi broth with fluffy egg ribbons, Kakitamajiru, or Japanese Egg Drop Soup, is a delicious homey soup that\'s ready in 15 minutes!
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Whether you’re planning a trip, or just daydreaming for the moment, we’ve compiled essential information about traveling to Japan in the time of C ...
Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture offers plenty of activities for visitors, soak in relaxing hot springs, visit Takashima Castle ruins, stop by the hist ...
Make sushi at home with simple hand-rolled sushi called Temaki Sushi. Everyone will have fun hand-rolling sushi with their favorite fillings!
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Looking for inspiration to shake up your pasta dinner" These popular Japanese pasta recipes are going to be your new favorites. Fast, simple, and ful ...
Bulk buying means different things to different people. For some, it’s about better value on essentials. For others, it means cutting down on time and waste, or even hedging off price increases. In Japan, bulk buying is often conflated to... -
Nature is one of the great wonders of Japan. In that you wonder what happened to it all.
But look around. The hillsides of Kyushu terraced with rice paddies, fields of Hokkaido lavender as far as the eye can see, and deserted white sand beaches on... -
Dressed with a simple garlic and herb vinaigrette, this Heirloom Tomato Salad is juicy, naturally sweet, and flavorful. It?s the perfect refreshing summer side dish! This salad is ready in under 10 minutes.
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Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans out there, this is definitely interesting for you, so keep reading!
I’m sure that some of you have heard of Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture (map). After all it houses one of the most beautiful Japanese castles. It was also... -
The famous Japan Rail Pass — which gives you unlimted travel on JR trains around the country — is actually just one of MANY rail passes. There are a growing number of regional rail passes, which cover train travel in different regions of the... -
In June, Japan finally reopened its borders to tourists, yet many temporary restrictions remain in place, and the country’s current border policies can be quite confusing.
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Shrimp appear to have long beards and a hunched back, which some Japanese associate with a long and fruitful life. So eat your osechi ebi and enjoy your longevity!
Yield: 6 shrimps
Time: 20 minutes
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Refreshing and spicy soba noodle salad with soba noodle tossed in a honey soy dressing, garnish with green onion and cilantro.
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Shibuya is Tokyo’s youth mecca, never short of shopping complexes, bars, art, music and — luckily for us — things to do. You don’t need all the money in the world; a lot of what there is to see and do is on the streets. We’ve got all the... -
