Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Food Introducing Beppu's Seafood Delight In Kyushi in western Japan, Beppu is not just about hot springs, it's a seafood-lovers' paradise. Discover the secrets of..
Culture Nagoya's Global Shogun Shogun Ieyasu embodies the character and philosophy of the 'Shogun of Peace', Tokugawa Ieyasu. He works at Nagoya Castle..
Culture The Tea Ceremony with Chazen In Ginza in the heart of Tokyo, you can experience the tea ceremony at Chazen, much in the same way it was practiced over 400 years..
Exploring Sakitama Kofun Park Sakitama Kofun Park is perhaps the best introduction to Japan's ancient Yamato culture. Its burial mounds have provided clear..
Activity Visiting Lovely Mount Mitake Ninety minutes or so west of central Tokyo, Mount Mitake is set in the beautiful Okutama mountains. Take a funicular railway and..
Beauty & Spa Bessho Onsen Bessho Onsen in Nagano prefecture is a perfect day trip from Tokyo. Go on a weekday for fresh air and blissful relief from the..
Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Food The Kasai Restaurant Summit Scott Brause Japanese chefs near Tokyo are going directly to public schools to share their knowledge of food and cooking with young students...
Food Introducing Beppu's Seafood Delight Scott Brause In Kyushi in western Japan, Beppu is not just about hot springs, it's a seafood-lovers' paradise. Discover the secrets of..
Food Fine Cantonese Cuisine in Kashiwa Scott Brause In Japan's Kashiwa city, close to Tokyo, Bunsaika is a Chinese restaurant offering Cantonese style course dishes, carefully..
