Activities Sakura on Mount Yoshino Amanda Ho A part of the "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range", and designated as part of a UNESCO World Heritage..
Activities Lake Tanuki Amanda Ho Lake Tanuki is an artificial lake created in 1935 to form a reservoir for irrigation purposes. In good weather, Mount Fuji can be..
Shopping Ken Chan Candy Store Amanda Ho Old school snacks shop in the heart of the Osu shopping district bringing back nostalgic childhood memories.
Food Maruya Hatcho Miso Amanda Ho Miso is a traditional seasoning often used in Japanese cuisine. Hatcho miso is a variety of the red miso, traditionally made using..
Food Misokatsu Yabaton Amanda Ho One of Nagoya’s food specialities is miso katsu (pork cutlet with thick miso sauce). There are many shops in Nagoya, and one o..
Food Umaibo, Puffed Corn Snack Amanda Ho Umaibo is a puffed, cylindrical corn snack, and is one of Japan's most recognizable snacks for decades. It is hugely popul..
8 Activities Okazaki Castle Winter Illumination Amanda Ho Okazaki castle is the symbol of Okazaki city in Aichi prefecture. Every year, Okazaki park, and the castle, is decorated with ..
Culture The Craft Makers of Okazaki Amanda Ho Many cities in Japan have their own history and art culture, and Okazaki in Aichi prefecture is no exception. Some of Okazaki's..