Japanese food is, no doubt, one of the best in the world. Most of their food are known to consist of health-boosting minerals that supports a healthy digestive tract. However, have you ever thought about enjoying Japanese food through a challenge? A popular shop in Tokyo called Kagurazaka Hanten is serving jumbo gyoza for free…
Gyoza is a staple comfort food in Japan. While making homemade gyoza and eating it at home is enjoyable, there are people prefer to actually go out and find a gyoza specialty restaurant. However, some feel hesitant to do so as old-fashioned gyoza restaurants are notorious for being rowdy and filled with businessmen trying to…
If you are planning to head out to admire the autumn foliage, one of the most popular and well-known spots to do so will have to be Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture, thanks to its proximity from Tokyo. While you are treating your eyes to the best sights this season and exploring various beautiful places in…
Are you looking for a Japanese restaurant that is a little bit unusual? How about something that looks like one kind of food but turns out to be something completely different? Look no further than this quirky restaurant, where the meals aren’t quite what they seem! Unusual Food If you were to visit Baigetsudo (菓子工房…
While in Japan, you will surely see gyoza (餃子) available almost everywhere, be it served piping hot at a ramen restaurant, in frozen form at supermarkets or in ready-to-eat bento boxes at convenience stores. Depending on which part of Japan you visit, the type of gyoza you taste will vary in terms of cooking methods…
Chinese food is popular with locals and expats alike in Japan, and where better to get some delicious Chinese grub than at a branch of the popular Dumpling King chain? You can find a Dumpling King (餃子の王将) in almost every prefecture in Japan and their popularity is evident through the length of queues to get…
One of the reasons why tourists come to Japan is to experience the country’s culture as well as the local cuisine. If you have been to Japan, you may have noticed that the country is divided into both traditional and modern aspects. Keeping up with the times, but still maintaining their original and authentic culture.…
Food in Japan is said to be some of the best. The food here comes in all forms and is prepared and cooked in many ways. But for those of you who are not native to the land of the rising sun, how familiar are you with your Japanese condiments? Japanese condiments are used in…
In Japan, every area is famous for its own special dish. Because of this, a trip around Japan can be filled to the brim with culinary delights. In this article, we are traveling to Utsunomiya to Tochigi for some delicious Gyoza. History Legend has it, soldiers that returned from China after the war brought home…
T’s Tantan’s Shoyu Ramen Author’s photo Are you a vegetarian and want to travel to Japan? Don’t worry! you just need to read this post and be ready to be amazed. I am sure that many of you have heard about Ramen. Ramen is one of Japanese famous noodle dishes served on a soup, usually…