Kyoto is a city like no other. Visitors are often overwhelmed by local history, authentic cultural sites and of course the phenomenal beauty of the place. Everyone has heard of the environmental agreement called the… Read More
Ramen is the one Japanese food creation that nearly everyone has heard about. But have you ever wondered exactly what ramen is, how the noodles are made, how many different toppings there are, and where… Read More
Just the mention of Tokyo brings to mind so many things in a traveler’s imagination: the Tokyo Museum, the famously efficient Tokyo express trains, Tokyo tea ceremony, skyscrapers, the varieties of Tokyo sushi, cherry blossom… Read More
Have you ever wanted to know the right way to use chopsticks? There’s a lot to learn because Western cultures have no experience with the uniquely Asian food utensils. Fortunately, there are a few simple… Read More
