If you haven't heard of Shikoku before, that's likely to change very quickly. This region of Japan comprises of four prefectures – Tokushima, Ehime, Kagawa, and Kochi – and it was named by Lonely Planet on their Best in Travel 2022 list.
As autumn sets in and the leaves start transforming Japan’s forests and mountains into golden, fiery and crimson hues, an almost primal urge calls us to flock to this magical flora on outings and...
Pedro “PoP” Aguon was a chef in the Navy. PoP passed down to his family his extensive knowledge of cooking, and his daughter, Arlene Sablan Aguon, is kind enough to share some of PoP’s recipes and...
I love the fall season, mainly because it means pumpkins are in season and I can make some of my most favorite desserts, among them these delicious and moist pumpkin cake donuts.
When it comes to the most popular times of year for traveling to Japan, two particular seasons are standouts – spring for the cherry blossoms, and autumn for the changing leaves.
With shorter days and crisper air – plus all the seasonal produce like mushrooms, chestnut and sweet potato filling up the shelves – I feel sad to bid good-bye to vibrant summer days, but feel equally excited for autumn and that proper feeling of hygge we all crave.
When I was asked to do a review of Japan’s seasonal conbini (convenience store) snacks for autumn, the first thing that struck me was “responsibility.”
