I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.
I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service isn’t kitten around. Yokota shoppers can send their patriotic pet photos right meow for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in prizes in the Patriot Pet Photo Contest.
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service isn’t kitten around. Misawa shoppers can send their patriotic pet photos right meow for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in prizes in the Patriot Pet Photo Contest.
In Japan, a string of four consecutive national holidays sandwiched between two weekends (Apr. 28 to May 6) is simply called Golden Week. If you are out and about during this travel-crazy week, here are some ways to strike up a conversation.
When you think of Japan, images of samurai, ninja, geisha and Kabuki actors may come to mind. But, many of these figures didn’t appear in Japan until the Edo Era from 1603 to 1867.
Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.
Folks, taking the train in Tokyo can be intimidating, but embrace it! Get off base and hop on a train.
May is a busy month in Okinawa’s bullfighting scene with many tournaments slated at the Ishikawa Multipurpose Dome.
The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.
As the temperatures start to warm in the northern regions of Japan, it’s time to get out and enjoy a day trip or two.
After a long winter, Japan’s Tohoku region is finally enjoying the arrival of spring with vivid colors of sakura, peach, plum and azalea blossoms.
Tempura used to be a dish that required great skill and experience.
Located in the busy shopping and restaurant district in front of Sobudai-mae Station, Roti Boti is a popular Indian restaurant that serves up authentic northern Indian dishes.
In Japan, expressways connect cities throughout the nation efficiently, like veins circulating in our bodies.
Nikko is a great getaway for natural beauty, history, hot springs and entertainment. The forest town is a short, two-hour drive from Tokyo and draws visitors year-round due to its beautiful fall season, refreshing summer activities and exceptional winter and spring landscapes.
Visiting a new place for the first time can make for some exciting discoveries. One of these is especially true when trying the local food for the first time.
Despite Godzilla never having set foot in Kanagawa’s port town Yokosuka, its residents feel a strong connection to the famous movie monster.
As you step out of Tsuruhashi Station and into the undercover market that snakes towards the center of Ikuno-ku, the smell of barbecue wafts your way. Many of the signs hanging above the mismatched stalls that line the walkway are in kanji, but the area feels distinctly un-Japanese.
Stress is the body’s natural response to a perceived challenge or threat, whether real or imagined. When we observe someone experiencing an emotion, certain neurons in our brain are activated. As a result, we can emulate their stress and emotions.
Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region in Japan with many attractions for you to enjoy, including zip-lining, museums, shrines and temples, traditional Japanese inns and hot springs.