If you come to Tokyo, classic, must-see spots like the famous Shibuya’s scramble crossing which is crossed by thousands of people an hour, Harajuku’s colorful shops with unique and sometimes strange fashions, and Shinjuku’s busy streets including the notorious red light district will likely be high on your list of places to go. However, did…

Sumire Nakamura, a fourth grader, now 9 years old is set to become the youngest Go Professional player at the age of 10, this year in April. According to the Nihon Ki- In Association, the girl passed an exam for gifted youngsters, allowing her to take her first step in becoming the youngest professional Go…

Thinking that you would like to enjoy a luxurious meal on your visit to Japan, clearly “sushi” comes to mind first, right? However, how about trying other dishes, too? Author’s photo How does the best gourmet experience in a “Yakiniku restaurant” “sound? Yakiniku (grilled meat), just like sushi, is very popular in Japan and you…

I’m sure you’ve all heard about Dotonbori (道頓堀) – the must-visit food and shopping district in Osaka (大阪). If not, don’t let the bright lights, masses of people and endless stores and eateries overwhelm you! This is a great place to explore, where you can spend the day shopping and eating, then go back the…

We often encounter the word “yaki (焼き)” when eating at Japanese restaurants. This word means baked, broiled, fried, grilled, or roasted, and most Japanese foods that have “yaki” in their names are cooked using these methods. Check out these 10 popular Japanese “yaki” dishes! 1. Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) jp.fotolia.com/ One popular “yaki” dish that originated in…

When it comes to food, yakiniku (grilled meat) is loved by almost every Japanese and foreigner I know. In fact, in Osaka, you will notice that yakiniku restaurants are as common as convenience stores because they are literally everywhere. If you are looking for something to eat while in Osaka, you can never go wrong…

If you love meat, you may already know about yakiniku, a cook-it-yourself barbecue-style eatery originally from South Korea. Many of these delicious meat restaurants offer all-you-can-eat deals at reasonable prices. It can be difficult to eat this type of food regularly, however, if you’re on a tight budget because although it’s good value for money,…

There are a lot of activities usually done by tourists during their visit to foreign cities such as sightseeing, shopping, and most importantly, eating. Yes, eating. Tasting the food when you are visiting foreign cities is a must thing to do and Tokyo (東京) is not an exception. Various kinds of cuisines exist throughout the…

I’m sure many of you are familiar with the popular conveyor belt passing sushi to your table in Japan known as kaiten zushi. You probably have even tried it on a trip to Japan or your home country! Kaiten zushi is considered a fun way to dine by many. mtlblog.com/ If you’re looking for a…

All around the world, many people appreciate a well-balanced meal because it contributes to living a healthy lifestyle. However, there are times when a particular dish is so delicious that there is a tendency to go overboard and overeat. This may not be an excuse use by everyone, but a lot of the time dishes…