Category: Food & Drink

A plate of sizzling wagyu beef steak.

What is Wagyu Beef and What Makes It So Special?

Japanese Wagyu beef is world-famous, but what makes it so unique? It’s time to dive into its history and see what makes it so delicious and renowned among food enthusiasts and gourmands.

The Best Castella Cake Flavors in Japan

Castella cakes have been in Japan since the 16th Century when Portuguese missionaries arrived in Nagasaki. The delectable sponge like cake made its way to mainland Japan, and flourished with exciting variations, flavors and shapes.

A shot of blue Japanese apple jam from Aomori. There are two jars of it, along with tea, and some separate jam in a glass dish.

Blue Japanese Apple Jam: The Best Culinary Marvel

Even though there’s no apple tree with blue fruit, there is gorgeous blue apple jam from rustic Aomori Prefecture!  A combination of Japanese apples and Thai flowers, this jam is both trendy and holistic.

A nighttime scene of Kyoto during the Kyoto Moon Festival. The moon is bright the sky is dark blue, and the machiya townhouses are red.

The Legend of the Kyoto Moon Festival

Every year, in Kyoto, they celebrate tsukimi. Though Kyoto is very much a modern place, it has retained a great amount of its pastoral charm. 

A steaming bowl of sukiyaki, a traditional Japanese food. There's seared tofu, vegetables and meat.

Traditional Japanese Foods: Autumn Edition

The hot, humid Japanese summer has finally passed by. The leaves are changing color, the breeze is getting cooler, and you want something to warm you up as you enjoy the outdoor delights that Japan has to offer in autumn.