by Jessica | Last updated Aug 12, 2025 | Japanese Food & Drinks
Visiting Japan has become known for many things: the breathtaking temples, unmatched customer service, novelty experiences you can’t have anywhere else…but most of all…the food. From the freshest sushi to the sweetest fruit and bounciest noodles, the Japanese diet is...
by Laura | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 | Japan Experience Guides
If you’re planning on visiting Arashiyama to get a look at the gorgeous bamboo grove that Kyoto is so famous for, then you need to start your day with Otagi Nenbutsu-ji. Want a full guide on how to explore Arashiyama like a local? Check out our detailed blog: My...
by Laura | Last updated Sep 9, 2025 | Japan Cultural Experiences
Yuba, or tofu skin, forms on the surface of heated soy milk and has been a key ingredient in Kyoto’s temple cuisine for centuries. Delicate, smooth, and subtly flavoured, it is often enjoyed both fresh and dried and can be found on many menus in the famous Arashiyama...
by Jessica | Last updated Feb 16, 2026 | Japan Cultural Experiences, Japan Experience Guides
Okinawa is one of our favourite places in all of Japan because…well, there’s nowhere else like it. The island prefecture boasts stunning tropical beaches, an incredible history, and is rich in proud Ryukyu culture. There are countless cool things to do in Okinawa, but...
by Laura | Last updated Jun 3, 2026 | Japanese Food & Drinks, Japan Experience Guides
Everyone has heard about Nishiki Market before. It’s in all those must-visit Kyoto lists, and it’s so famous it even shows up in music videos around the world! Stretching for around 400 metres, this covered street has been the beating heart of Kyoto’s food culture for...
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