Activities Tohoku Food Marathon and Festival 2026 Late Apr Motivate yourself to train by thinking of all the delicious food and sake... , sake, so much sake!
Accommodation Capsule Hotels vs Hostels Jemma King I am always looking for ways to save money. Japan’s cheap capsule and hostel accommodation appeal to my thriftiness and overall sense of adventure.
Food Vegan Burger Nourish Sébastien Duval tastes and a safe bet with kids.... Miso chocolate pound cake.
Recommended Culture Ube City’s Timeless Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale In 1961, in the wake of Japan’s postwar reconstruction period, Ube launched... Tokiwa Shrine rests in Tokiwa Lake and offers a mystical experience.
Culture Touring Iwate & Aomori Prefecture Shauntoniqua Clayton Once served, pour your sake over the soba and enjoy.... Chokurian even does take out orders.
Transportation Nostalgic Noto Railway Alena Eckelmann During the 40 min train journey you can have coffee and cake or drink sake. This is not a commuter train anymore, but is used only for sightseeing.
11 Izakaya Maedaya Ichirin in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Stylish Japanese restaurant specializing in local sake
8 Food Echigo Winery Michael B Niigata may be known for its leading sake breweries, but Echigo Winery proves the region is not a one-trick pony when it comes to alcohol.
