Food & Drink
From traditional delicacy to conveyor belt convenience, sushi in Tokyo has gone through a long journey throughout history. But we might not know the globally popular dish without one clever food stall owner.
Food & Drink
Saitama is home to two major rivers, the Arakawa and Tone, which provide high-quality water that’s perfect for brewing sake. With over 30 breweries spread throughout the prefecture, you’re invited to come and get a taste of the region yourself. We’ll take a closer look at three top producers.
Art & Culture
Yamanashi is the most prolific wine region of Japan with over 140 years of growing experience, producing a third of all the wine made domestically. So there’s simply no better place to tour vineyards while tasting the best the country has to offer.
History
Waiting high up on Mt. Minobu is an area that just might be the place to catch your breath and center yourself. From the fresh crisp air of the mountains to the morning meditations offered at Kuonji Temple, there’s no shortage of options for unwinding during your visit to Yamanashi.
Food & Drink
The world has fallen in love with wagyu, regional, high-quality Japanese beef. If you’re traveling in the Kanto region, you’ve got to head to Yamanashi Prefecture to try Koshu wagyu beef, the high ranking wagyu of the region.
Food & Drink
Live the life of a Buddhist monk, from early morning meditation to sampling the delectable vegetarian cuisine, while experiencing the peaceful surroundings of Zenkoji Temple in Nagano.
Food & Drink
Kitakata, considered one of Japan’s “big 3 ramen cities,” wants to bring ramen lovers closer to their beloved broth with a comprehensive Ramen Chef Experience run by local masters looking to share their passion with the world. If you’ve ever wanted to make your own authentic Japanese ramen, there’s nowhere better than Kitakata!
Food & Drink
The pure snow of Niigata is well known for helping to create some of the best sake in Japan. And now you can sample over 100 kinds of sake from the region from the convenience of three major train stations.
Food & Drink
Just north of Tokyo, Ibaraki is a prefecture of abundant river systems, which have led to the establishment of several breweries. In addition to sake, some breweries specialize in making delicious umeshu.
