One of Okinawa’s distinct features that sets it apart from mainland Japan is its lack of a railway system, not counting the tourist-centric monorail between the airport and Kokusai-dori. But that...
Whether you’re working from home, sheltering in place or just staying home, if you’re like us, you’re probably dreaming of open skies, sandy beaches, tall mountains, or perfect powdery slopes.
When feudal Japan re-opened to foreign relations after centuries of isolation in the 19th century, it had a lot technological catching up to do. Nagasaki was at the forefront of Japan’s rapid modernization.
Fukuoka is the largest city of Kyushu, Japan’s third-largest island. I was determined to explore it a little more, so I made the nearly three-hour train ride to have a little adventure.
Nagoya is an easy access point into Japan’s cultural heartland. It is also one which samurai armies fought for over centuries and several aspects of this history are still preserved there to this day.
On the foggy morning of Oct. 21, 1600, the 160,000-strong samurai armies of eastern and western Japan clashed for six hours at Sekigahara in the single most important battle in Japanese history.
Recently, my better half and I opted for a whirlwind tour of China’s eastern city of Qingdao, a bustling former German colonial port on the Yellow Sea.
In Japan, rice has a rich history which dates back over 2000 years. It’s a staple in many traditional dishes and has become an important part of Japanese food culture.
Whether your 2020 Japan trip has been put on hold, you’re missing Japan, or you’re simply looking forward to some Japanese food, one of the best ways to experience Japan’s cuisine is to bring it to your own home!
