In Japan, February is the peak of the cold and flu season. Infants, school children and elders are often inoculated against the flu because they are especially vu…
In Japan, February is the peak of the cold and flu season. Infants, school children and elders are often inoculated against the flu because they are especially vu…
AKEMASHITE OMEDETO! (Happy New Year!)
As I have mentioned before, the Japanese believe everything becomes fresh and new in the New Year, so almost every Japanes…
December is the last month of the year and we Japanese are busy preparing for the New Year because New Year celebrations are the most anticipated event throughout …
Oshu City is located in the southern inland of Iwate Prefecture, and is well known as a farming city, especially for rice, apples and Maesawa beef.
Maesawa beef is …
Saitama Prefecture, located just north of Tokyo, is an ideal place to live, featuring both abundant nature and a well-developed, highly advanced transportati…
“Sukiyaki Support” from Gunma Prefecture
Gunma prefecture is located approximately 100km north of Tokyo. Mountains rise to 2000m towards the northwestern en…
Doburoku in Takayama
The Hida area, which also includes Takayama city, is famous for its high-quality sake. The Hida area is surrounded by mountains more than 30…
Shippoku Cuisine, Champon, and Castella
Located on the western edge of Japan, Nagasaki has a long history of exchange with the outside world. It has acted …
Tai-meshi
What’s your favourite tai-meshi (a seasoned rice and snapper dish)?
Ehime boasts scenic islands in the Seto Inland Sea and an intricately inde…
“Takamoridengaku”
In this article we will be introducing “Takamoridengaku”, the popular dish of Takamori Town, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Dengaku is a swee…