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Ginkgo Biloba: Fall Season Golden Foliage
The ginkgo biloba (銀杏 ichô) is a sacred tree traditionally planted in temples and shrines’ grounds, and is a…
Sustainable Travel in Japan
As a new international trend for coping with the current challenges posed by climate changes, sustainable…
Drinks Vending Machines in Japan
Called jidohanbaiki, or just jihanki, vending machines can be found everywhere in cities and villages all…
Japanese Tea
Japanese tea or nihoncha usually designates a green tea served either brewed, like sencha, or as a powder…
Overtourism in Japan
We started writing this article on overtourism in 2019, shortly after the 30 million visitors per year…
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is a thick savory pancake made with wheat flour and filled with cabbage, pork meat and seafood…
Donburi
Donburi is a Japanese rice-bowl dish topped with meat, fish or vegetables. This delicious, hearty and…
Dashi
Dashi is a type of broth and a staple of Japanese cuisine. A clear colored stock, it is made from algae,…
Yakitori
In Japan, yakitori refers to grilled meat on a skewer. It is often served as an appetizer in the evening and…
Udon and Soba
Soba and udon are the 2 noodles types most commonly consumed in Japan. These long noodles are made with…
Sushi
Sushi is the delicious association of vinegared Japanese rice with a usually raw fish topping. Considered a…
No More Border Closure in Japan After Covid Downgrade on May 8, 2023
Last January, Katsunobu Kato the Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare announced the government was…
Seishun 18 Kippu: the Little-known Alternative to JR Pass
The Seishun 18 Kippu, or JR Seishun Jû-Hachi Kippu (or S18K) for "youth 18 ticket", is a train ticket for…
The Kyoto-Osaka Journey
Osaka and Kyoto, respectively a modern economic hub and the former imperial capital, are 2 great sightseeing…
Japanese Curry
Japanese curry is a thick and mildly spicy sauce blended with diced vegetables. It was introduced in the…
Why You Should Not Go to Japan in April
While this article’s title is deliberately provoking, 2023 is nonetheless the year of the 1rst post-Covid…
What Has Changed in Japan During Covid
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Japan tightly closed its borders to international tourism for more than…
Best Areas to Stay in Osaka
Osaka is the capital of the Kansai region and is one of the most populated city of Japan with about 3 million…
Visit Japan Web
Upon reopening its borders after the Covid crisis in October 2022, the Japanese government has updated entry…
Ramen
Japanese ramen consists of a bowl of noodles soaked in a hot broth and topped with vegetables, eggs, meat and…