Nine months ago, an American friend in Tokyo introduced me to intermittent fasting, which might’ve changed my life forever. And while that’s good and all, it had the unfortunate side-effect of killing brunch. I was like, Damn, that’s the... -

It?s all superfood, superfood, superfood nowadays. Avocado this, almond that and then there?s the biggie: the gluten-free foods. This is becoming all the rage now and the gluten-free market is now booming, worth over $390 million. Of course, many... -

A modern look at a world of traditionsA quiet part of town, though just a stone?s throw from the heart of downtown Kyoto, the Miyagawa-cho area began to develop around 1666. During the colorful and prosperous Genroku period (1688-1704), when a... -

Brrrr. From the top of Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, right down to Kyushu, the Japanese winter can be both freezing and beautiful in equal measure. But while some people have hibernation on their minds (yes, I’m talking about you,... -

Ramen, like sushi, is a Japanese food that needs no explanation. Typically enjoyed by locals as an easy dish on the go, the old bowl of soup n’ noodles is making quite a resurgence with trendier food-obsessed tourists. Sure, we all know that... -

Uji City is located in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture and is well know for its rich cultural history and heritage. The city is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites (Ujigami Shrine and Byodo-in Temple) and is blessed with the rich natural... -

With its snowy, Sea of Japan climate, Kanazawa’s cherry trees are in no hurry to flower, usually bursting forth from early to mid-April. This means the Kanazawa blossoms are usually about 10 days behind their cousins in Tokyo. So if you’ve... -

In a city as big as Tokyo you can travel around the world in a single day?from shopping for Korean skincare to relaxing with a coffee on an Italian piazza, this city has it all. |credit| If you?re looking to explore Asia but don?t quite have the... -

??????????Scai the BathhouseTokyo\'s Yanaka district in Taito ward is one of Tokyo\'s most charming districts in the sense of harking back to how Tokyo looked and felt a generation ago. Not far away is Ueno Park with its concentration of... -