Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites worth seeing in Japan are Shirakawago and Gokayama. They are secluded in the nation’s majestic Hida mountain range and feature some of the most breathtakingly gorgeous villages on earth. To… Read More
The Japanese love festivals and the nation’s summer celebrations are some of the most colorful and well-attended. Like so much else in Japan, festivals are often tied to important historical events and spiritual concepts. Depending… Read More
Japanese pottery is one of the local art forms that the people are very proud of. Several towns have established their own identity as “pottery centers,” and draw thousands of local and international tourists each… Read More
Winter Illumination: What’s It All About? Looking for an effective way to make your winter in Japan a memorable one? Take an “off-season” trip and enjoy the incredible winter illuminations. Many tourists and even a… Read More
Matcha recipes are popping out everywhere so why not curate a list with our favourite ones. Some are extremely decadent, others more on the healthy side. It’s up to you which one to try first. Already proven to… Read More
Matcha (macha) tea offers endless opportunities for experimentation in drink and food recipes. A cool and creamy matcha smoothie is the perfect addition to any get together, or just a great drink to sip away… Read More
If, as the lifestyle pundits keep telling us, “Fifty is the new 40,” then it makes perfect sense to say that matcha tea is the new everwything. Wherever you look, there it is. In recipes… Read More
Coffee shops and tea houses all over the U.S. and Europe now offer matcha tea and in dozens of drink variations. Many retailers got into the matcha tea craze more than a decade ago, but… Read More
What exactly are the benefits of matcha tea compared to other green teas and beverages in general? There is plenty of research and documentation about matcha tea and how it compares to similar drinks. Unfortunately, the… Read More
Anyone who attends a tea ceremony, whether they are Japanese citizens or tourists, should know about the formal tea ceremony etiquette. Even in rituals hosted in nations outside Japan, the formal code of conduct is… Read More
What is it like to travel to Japan’s “ramen capital” and experience the many wonders of the world’s best noodles? Those who have made the pilgrimage to Fukuoka, arguably the global headquarters for the best… Read More
What exactly is “seiza,” also known as the Japanese art of sitting? Is it some special physical position that heals disease, results in clear skin and eternal happiness? Actually, it’s not any of those things… Read More
A top tourist spot in Japan, Kanazawa is often called “Little Kyoto” and is famous for its many museums, gardens, and other attractions. The charming little town is full of amazing sights, one of Japan’s… Read More
Two UNESCO World Heritage Sites worth seeing in Japan are Shirakawago and Gokayama. They are secluded in the nation’s majestic Hida mountain range and feature some of the most breathtakingly gorgeous villages on earth. To… Read More
Why are Japan’s flowers such an international sensation? For one thing, the nation’s soil is especially fertile because much of it is infused with rich volcanic minerals and other healthful, natural chemicals. Some kinds of… Read More
The Japanese love festivals and the nation’s summer celebrations are some of the most colorful and well-attended. Like so much else in Japan, festivals are often tied to important historical events and spiritual concepts. Depending… Read More
About 1.5 million people live on the island known as Okinawa, which sits between the rest of Japan, to the north, and Taiwan, to the south. Okinawa, a prefecture of Japan, was once its own… Read More
Japan is known all over the world for its beautiful, fragrant gardens. One of the most enchanting elements of these wonders of nature is the complete naturalness of the entire garden. Japanese people avoid placing… Read More
Onsen natural spring baths are one of the best places to soak away your troubles. Japan is the world capital for the very best onsen experiences on earth. Relaxing the mind and body in a… Read More
Japanese pottery is one of the local art forms that the people are very proud of. Several towns have established their own identity as “pottery centers,” and draw thousands of local and international tourists each… Read More
