Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With very few Christians in Japan, Christmas doesn’t go off in a bang of carol singing, festive films and enormous feasts (unless you count KFC…). New Year’s however has its own range of rituals, traditions, food and music and is an important date in Japan’s holiday-strewn calendar. […]
Food & Drink
Japanese food: Five must-try regional dishes
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! As someone who made Japan home back in 2005, tour leader Marky Hobold certainly knows his way around the foodie scene. Don’t leave Japan without trying his top regional dishes. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Top 10 things to do in Kobe
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! “The home of Kobe beef?” 9 times out of 10, when you ask someone if they’ve heard of Kobe, the famous marbled meat comes to mind, but (while apparently delicious) this port city has a whole lot more going for it. Despite being overshadowed by big brother […]
Travel to Japan in November
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Do we really need an excuse to travel to Japan in November? Just look at those trees! Look at that landscape! Believe it or not though, there are plenty of reasons, other than that patchwork landscape, to visit during fall. Like this post? Help us by sharing […]
Japan’s Kitchen: Best food in Osaka
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Close to the sea and the mountains, Osaka has always been a city with abundant ingredients, helping shape its strong sense of food culture. These days it’s known affectionately as ‘Japan’s Kitchen’ – you won’t leave empty bellied! Travel consultant Holly takes to the streets to find […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Close to the sea and the mountains, Osaka has always been a city with abundant ingredients, helping shape its strong sense of food culture. These days it’s known affectionately as ‘Japan’s Kitchen’ – you won’t leave empty bellied! Travel consultant Holly takes to the streets to find […]