Another option, eating unagi freshwater eel, is a favorite among locals since the grilled and sauced delicacy is thought to help curb summer heat and fatigue.
Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.
.jpg/alternates/LANDSCAPE_480/Omazaki%20in%20the%20Shimokita%20Peninsula%206.jpg)
A 2.5-hour drive from Misawa Air Base will take you to Cape Oma in the Shimokita Peninsula, the northernmost point of Honshu with a scenic landscape of blue ocean of the Tsugaru Strait and white silhouette of Hokkaido.
There’s no denying that Tokyo’s food scene has a variety of options for even the pickiest of diners.
Sushi is one of the most popular washoku dishes in Japan. No matter where you go in the country, you’ll have plenty of options of fresh sushi and sashimi spots to choose from.
Tea is an important part of daily life in Japan and an indispensable part of washoku Japanese cuisine.
Japan’s rest areas are more than just gas stations and bathrooms. Many offer an extensive assortment of local foods, souvenirs and more.
When François Verny and other French engineers founded Yokosuka Iron Works in 1871, it became Japan’s first Western-style shipyard with dry docks.
Sip tea by Japanese gardens and a waterfall at Café Lounge Pandora in the heart of Tokyo.
.jpg/alternates/LANDSCAPE_480/1D_1.Grilled-meat-6.jpg)
Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.
.jpg/alternates/LANDSCAPE_480/Senjojiki%20Cirque%204.jpg)
As the scorching weather continues, you may want to escape from the hot and steamy Kanto Plain to get some relief.
Tsukiji is known for fresh catches and restaurants serving mouthwatering sushi.
Where U.S. Navy charm meets Japanese coastline comfort.
Taste of Japan
Best of Pacific
Destination Paradise
Welcome to the Pacific