As the fine weather continues and the temperatures cool, fall in Japan is a good time to go out and enjoy some nature.
Instant noodles are great for a quick meal on the run or in between grocery store raids, but they also make great bases for more intricate meals.
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 Nagoya, “morning service” is a unique tradition at the local kissaten coffee shops.
If you’re on a budget and looking for a delicious meal that is both filling and won’t break the bank, Nangokutei, a chain restaurant with a location near Yokosuka Naval Base, is a great place to go.
Hokuriku Sanken, or the three prefectures of Hokuriku region, sit in the central northern area of Japan’s mainland facing the Sea of Japan.
Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region blessed with impressive views of Mt. Fuji over Lake Ashinoko.
Located throughout Japan, convenience stores sell virtually everything you need in daily life.
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.
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