Hidden away at the northeastern end of Kanto Plain, Ibaraki Prefecture’s Okukuji area boasts beautiful waterfalls, the country’s largest pedestrian suspension bridge and plenty more.
German beer, food and culture enthusiasts in Yokosuka, rejoice! The Yokosuka Oktoberfest in Spring is running at Verny Park from May 10 through May 19.
In these strange times, many of us are going back to our kitchens to rediscover long-lost domestic arts like bread baking (if you are lucky enough to find yeast and flour!), experimenting with fermentation, and making our own everyday staples – in my case, I’ve gone back to baking my own yeast bread, making tofu and fermenting my own yogurt and pickles at home.
Located throughout Japan, convenience stores sell virtually everything you need in daily life.
Viewers of FX’s recent hit drama Shōgun might have seen some epic on-screen battles and wondered what it’s like to don armor and battle it out with bamboo swords.
Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region blessed with impressive views of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashinoko.
A popular cross-cultural event, Yokota Friendship Festival, aka Nichibei Yukosai, returns on May 18-19.
The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy
While the lovely spring continues in Aomori, the northern extreme area of mainland Japan, colza flowers are currently in full bloom about one hour away from Misawa Air Base.
You may have difficulty using them, but before giving up and asking for knife and fork, take a look at this video and practice.