On a day in mid-May I headed to north to visit Ie Island for the first time in more than a decade.
Only in Japan can I order fish that is about 800 kilometers (about 497 miles) away from Tokyo to be delivered fresh and ready to eat.
I stumbled upon a recipe for this popcorn on a YouTube channel. Although not Tokyo Disneyland’s official recipe, the video’s hot popcorn mixing with the yummy-looking honey sauce made up my mind — I had to give it a try!
If you think of alcohol and Japan, then the first thing that springs to mind is sake – but there are other alcoholic drinks too, one of which comes from the island of Okinawa!
If you’re traveling to Japan with your entire family - particularly with little ones in tow - you may be wondering about quick, relatively inexpensive places to eat that cater to the whole crew.
In Japan, eels are considered a delicacy, grilled, lathered in a sticky, sweet sauce, laid over rice and enjoyed all year round.
Tucked into the beauty of Motobu’s landscape, down a narrow road, many flock for a taste of delicious pizza with a view at Pizza Café Kajinhou.
To replenish my energy, I made a stop at Menya Shuntaku, a five-minute drive away from Look Rock Bouldering Park.
Yambaru refers to the northern part of Okinawa’s main island. Rich in nature, it tops the destination list for many travelers.
Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.
Kashi pan or “菓子パン” is a word that means “snack bread” in Japanese. Listed below are some of the Okinawan breads that I have been familiar with since my childhood.
In Japan, Tsuribori refers to ponds where you can enjoy fishing without even going to sea.
Though Shuri Castle may top your list among the many attractions to visit in Okinawa, the neighborhood surrounding the iconic castle is home to many other historical sites to check out.
In Japan, some food items’ names are similar to the original English name. For example, if you ask, “Can I have a corndog?”
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