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... -

As a site of many battles between rivaling clans in the region of present-day Kansai, Koriyama has quite an impressive history. Contrastly, in today’s times of peace you can enjoy not only the superb cherry blossoms blooming here in spring, but... -

Bean sprouts are called moyashi in Japanese. It takes less than 10 min to prepare this recipe, so it is great when you need a quick side dish! Yield: 2 servings Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 1 1/4 lb Bean sprouts 2 sticks of... -

Japan is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. And it is also one that?s listed on most people?s must-go-to places. But traveling around Japan has its challenges. One of the hurdles people have to overcome is the language barrier. If... -

Kinki is “rockfish� in English and nitsuke means boiled fish (or vegetables) in soy sauce. Winter is the best season for rockfish, and nitsuke is the most popular way to eat it. This picture is from yesterday’s dinner. The kinki is... -

Japan is world famous for its sakura, or cherry blossom, season. In early spring, thousands of trees across Japan burst forth in shades of red, pink, and white, washing the land in color. Many families enjoy hanami at this time, picnics or parties... -