All over the world, scenic rail tours have been revived as an alternative to traditional sightseeing. Japan is no exception. A special term has even been coined in the Japanese language to describe those who are pleasantly obsessed with rail travel... -
Karei is a kind of flat, tasty white fish; “nitsuke†is a popular simmering technique used in many Japanese dishes which infuses the main ingredients with soy sauce and sugar. I recommend eating this dish with steamed rice.
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?????#206Kyoto city bus #206 runs from Kitaoji Bus Terminal (Subway Kitaoji Station) to Kyoto Station and then back to Karasuma Kitaoji and Kitaoji Bus Terminal. The #206 bus runs in a loop in both clockwise and anti-clockwise directions.... -
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Tokyo events for Monday, February 18 to Sunday, February 24, 2019
This week brings a mix of events to satisfy an array of interests?art, music, trivia, comedy and traditional... -
After Japan?s lukewarm reception to my halfhearted proposal of becoming a Japanese citizen, I decided to re-think the whole bothersome project. Would citizenship even change anything" Certainly not as much as a quick trip to Korea for plastic... -
These juicy, succulent, and flavorful smoked beef ribs are super easy to make at home. You\'ll just need three simple ingredients and a smoker to make this summer favorite.
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Japan has been a legend in commuter travel for over half a century. Early Japanese train travel featured decadent luxury, such as on Japan?s famous night trains. The introduction of the Shinkansen bullet trains added new levels of speed to the mix,... -
I have always liked to make up games, and thus it seemed natural to continue that sort of thing in Japan, where there can be a lot of waiting time.On my recent trip I began to notice images of the Japanese celebrities I see every time I travel to... -
Just ten minutes from Tokyo Station lies Tokyo Imperial Palace: a wealth of gardens and galleries, with guided tours and castle ruins.
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Like an island of respite, the Tokyo Imperial Palace is surrounded by parks and gardens offering a... -
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... -
