The 6 best spots for cherry blossom in Tokyo In late March and early April, the start of spring is brightly announced with the arrival of the blooming of the cherry blossom. The whole city appears to wake up from winter as the city is blanketed in beautiful sakura. ‘Hanami’ or cherry blossom viewing is...Read More
Japanese Convenience stores: 10 amazing things to buy or do! In Japan it often seems that there is a convenience store on every street corner and while this may not be quite the case there are over 5000 ‘Konbini’ in the Tokyo area and over 50,000 nationally. The big 3 ‘konbini’ are 7/11, Family mart...Read More
Sweet treats: 10 Must Try Japanese Sweets And Desserts Japan is rightly world famous for its Cuisine but it’s not all Sushi and ramen. The sweet toothed will find a mouthwatering array of delicious desserts, cakes and sweets. From traditional Japanese Wagashi to Japanese takes of western dessert classics Tokyo offers a huge selection of...Read More
Top 10 Must Eat Street Foods In Tokyo Japan is a culinary paradise well known for its high quality and delicious cuisine and a food scene that spans everything from immaculate high end Kaiseki courses, gorgeous fresh sushi, exquisite tempura, to steaming hot bowls of ramen, charcoal grilled yakitori and cook you own Okonomiyaki. However...Read More
Top 10 Winter Foods to Try in Japan Perhaps nowhere appreciates the changing seasons quite as much as Japan. Spring is welcomed in with the blooming of the cherry blossoms, summer is hot and humid and is the time for fireworks and festivals, in autumn as it cools down the country side is a riot...Read More
Top 10 Izakaya food A trip to Tokyo would not be complete without a visit to one of the thousands of izakayas found throughout the city. The izakaya is Japan’s answer to the pub or tavern and eating at one is one of Japan’s most delicious culinary experiences. The izakya is where friends meet or...Read More
yakitori Succulent chicken skewered and grilled over charcoal is a favorite of both Japanese and visitors alike. The aroma of chicken grilling over charcoal and the sound of glasses chinking from a yakitoriya can be an irresistible draw for many. Yakitori are one of the great drinking foods, the perfect accompaniment to an ice cold...Read More
sake Japan is rightly very well known for its rich culinary history. For the booze lover Japan offers an array of delicious and unique beverages to try. Here are our 6 must try Japanese drinks to wash down all that delicious food. Sake Sake or Nihonshu as it is usually referred to in Japan (sake...Read More