Category: Food & Drink

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.

A plate of dango filled with chestnut paste, along with some chestnuts on the side. Chestnuts are popular in Ibaraki.

The Best Traditional Autumn Flavors of Japan

Warm sweaters, shorter days, and the changing of the leaves are all clear indications that autumn is here. Autumn presents the perfect time to get a whole variety of limited edition seasonal treats

Mito, Ibaraki at night, among the cherry blossoms.

Explore Mito, Ibaraki – a Hidden Gem of Kanto

Ibaraki prefecture is a well-known tourist destination in the Kanto region. The best part of coming to Ibaraki is you can easily find attractive spots with scenic views and delicious specialties year-round.