Food and Travel

  As the chill of winter melts away, spring in Japan arrives with a sweet promise—strawberries at their peak. April marks the height of strawberry...

Japan’s school year starts in April, while many countries around the world begin in September. This unique system is deeply connected to historica...

Japan’s cherry blossoms are world-famous, attracting visitors from all over. This guide explores why they are so special and how tourists can fully...

Hinamatsuri, also known as the Doll Festival or Girls' Day, is a traditional Japanese event celebrated on March 3rd each year. Also called "Momo no...

Sake and shochu are two of Japan’s most iconic traditional alcoholic beverages. While they might seem similar at first glance, they have distinct p...

  wir stellen Produkte aus der Präfektur Gunma aus. Sie können verschiedene Sojasaucen, Miso und Sake probieren. Es handelt sich um Produkte die m...

Beans for the Setsubun festival February is still cold in Japan, but it changes to spring on the calendar. Risshun (立春) is the first day of spring...

Fresh Matsuba crab Matsuba crabs come from Japan’s San-in region and are one of Tottori's most popular winter delicacies. Learn the different ways...

New Year's udon Kagawa Prefecture is known for its udon, and at New Year it is pure white to wish for a happy one. Ozoni is another Kagawa New Yea...

Ozoni with round mochi Japanese people eat New Year's dishes such as ‘Osechi’ during the holiday. Ozoni is one part of Osechi cuisine.  There are ...

Sendai Zuke-don Sendai Zuke-don is a unique seafood rice bowl from Miyagi Prefecture. The area is famous for its seafood, especially flounder, sea...

Medicinal cuisine Do you know the history of Toyama  prefecture's medicine sales? It began  in the middle of the Edo period with Masatoshi Maeda. ...