JR West has announced the launch of a new train which will link the Keihanshin area with a number of stations in the Sanin and Sanyo regions in western Japan. The Ginga train will launch in spring 2020.The concept of the long-distance train is based... -

Here’s the copycat recipe for the wildly popular Pon de Ring donut from Mr. Donut in Japan! They are soft, airy, bouncy, and chewy all at the same time! It’s hard not to take a second look at these playful looking donuts, but what makes these... -

High in antioxidants, there are many great health benefits to enjoy Matcha green tea. Learn how to make authentic matcha (Japanese Green Tea) at home! As I was writing this post, I realized that my love for matcha started around the young age of... -

As an island nation, Japan is, not surprisingly, culturally and historically tied to the oceans and seas. For countless centuries, the waters along Japan?s shores have provided its people with foodstuffs and the transportation necessary to connect... -

Tonjiru is a savory pork and vegetable miso soup with an excellent source of B vitamins, fiber, and minerals and it\'s nourishing and oh-soul-fulfilling! READ: Tonjiru (Pork and Vegetable Miso Soup) ?? -

What is the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage" The term kodo means ?old ways,? and Kumano Kodo refers to a network of hiking trails laced throughout the southern reaches of the Kansai region, on the Kii Peninsula. The trails have been used for more than 1,000... -

???A visit to Kasagi, the southernmost town in Kyoto Prefecture, is a journey back to Japan\'s ancient roots.Those who venture to Kasagi will find it still abounds in natural splendor. Kasagi is famed for its cherry blossoms and maple leaves, and... -

The small temples of Kyoto are very interesting when you happen to stumble upon them, but usually they are not places to seek out on purpose. Meyami Jizo is different - I have often visited this small temple on Shijodori in Kyoto close to Gion with... -

Sweet, salty, and intensely flavorful, this Simmered Beef with Ginger (Beef Shigureni) is a classic Japanese home-cooked dish. READ: Simmered Beef with Ginger (Shigureni) ??????? -

How many of you have been to Japan and have had a chance to taste the shiny, fluffy, slightly sweet Japanese rice"  For Japanese cuisine, rice is actually considered the “main dishâ€� (?? shushoku).  We take the flavor, texture, fragrance, and... -