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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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4 Do-It-Yourself Dining Experiences Near Namba Station In Osaka, Japan

For food-focused travelers, Japan should be at the top of the to-do list. Not only is traditional Japanese cuisine on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, but you’ll find an array of dining and meal styles. During a recent trip to Osaka — often touted as the “food capital of Japan” — I found do-it-yourself-dining to…Read more...
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