A common concern of people travelling from Western countries is how they will get on with the local foods in Japan. Of course, many people love eating various types of Japanese food in their home cities, but many more have little to no experience with Asian cuisine...
Private Meeting and Afternoon Tea with Maiko or Geisha Maiko are Geisha in training and are revered for their exquisite communication, music, and dance. Admire their exquisite cloth and precise make-up and decoration each Maiko wears with pride. It takes many more...
With roughly one million inhabitants, Sendai is by far the largest city in the Tohoku region and one of the country’s 15 largest cities. The samurai benefactor Date Masamune (one of feudal Japan’s most powerful lords) is synonymous with founding Sendai in...
In late 2020, we hosted a “Taste of Japan” travel webinar with a few special guests including Frank from Tokyo Ramen Tours. Interestingly enough, Ramen is a relatively new dish in Japan, being just over 100 years old. The big four type of ramen include soy...
We’ve combined clips from a recent series of webinar whereby Mizuki, Andrew and Tomo explain the Japanese traditional “kaiseki ryori” give their opinions on what makes it as much a work of art as a meal. Are you ready to eat with your eyes in Japan?...
