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 wasn’t always the case.
The Okinawa Zoo & Museum Christmas Fantasy event has been running for over 25 years now, and it is one of the largest illumination events in the prefecture.
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.
Usually when you hear about Nagasaki, places like Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, Nagasaki Peace Park, or the Nagasaki Penguin Aquarium may be what are mentioned.
Japanese manga is well known and followed throughout the world. But long before manga and technological advances in communication, there was an art form used for storytelling that originally captured the imagination of only the Japanese people: ukiyo-e.
The Churaumi Aquarium in Okinawa has extended its closure through September 30. The announcement on the official website matches the extension of Japan’s State of Emergency Declaration set to expire on the same date.
Since I have felt a kind of cabin fever at home in my steamy city, I decided to drive down to Utsukushigahara Open-Air Museum an impressive 6,562-feet high above sea level.
Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2021 marks the 37th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
Sushi, tempura, savory ‘okonomiyaki’ pancakes – there are so many yummy edibles in Japan that you shouldn’t miss during your stay. Sample some of this lingo the next time you’re at a local restaurant to experience some of these specialties.
Japan is a country which has many unique cultures within it, and slurping is one of the most unusual characteristics! This can be a huge surprise when you come across it for the first time as it often is considered as a bad behavior at meal in many other countries
Preheat oven to 350, combine zucchini apple ingredients in a large bowl. Spray 2 standard loaf baking containers with non-stick grease and pour the mixture.
