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Tasty Travels: Learning To Make Soba Noodles From Scratch In Japan

I love all carbs, but I’ve always had a special affinity for soba noodles — which you absolutely must try when traveling to Japan. With the above in mind, you can imagine my excitement when in Izushi, a town known for its rich soba noodle culture and unique way of eating the dish, I was…Read more...

Having A Shabushabu Experience In Gion, Kyoto, Japan

One of the most interesting restaurants I ate at during my trip to Kyoto, Japan, was at Gion Gyuzen (323 Gionmachikitagawa, Higashiyamaku) and partaking in some traditional shabushabu. Upon entering the restaurant I was asked to remove my shoes and was escorted to a private room with sliding doors and a low table adorned with…Read more...
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Essential Japan Travel Tips (Complete With Helpful Trip Planning Lists)

Planning a trip to Japan? Read on for essential Japan travel tips, packing lists, must-try foods and not-to-miss cultural experiences. Japan Travel Tips 1. Japan is a large country with many different climates. For example, if you’re going to Okinawa it’s likely to be warmer than Tokyo. Keep this in mind when packing, and check…Read more...

Weaving, Shiisa And Ishiganto: Experiencing Culture On Japan’s Taketomi Island

“That’s Ishiganto,” explains Kyoko, one of the hotel staff. “There are many ghosts on Taketomi Island, and this plate tells ghosts they cannot go this way.” I sure hope ghosts can follow directions. I’m currently visiting Japan and staying at HOSHINOYA Okinawa, a traditional yet luxurious resort, getting a tour of the property. There are…Read more...
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