Utsunomiya – Gyoza City
Utsunomiya is a city north of Tokyo in Tochigi Prefecture, famous for it's Gyoza and Jazz (there is a big...
Month: July 2019
Wagyu Beef Steak
You haven't tried steak until you've tried some Japanese Grade A beef. It is a whole different eating experience that...
Yaki-niku – Japanese BBQ
The GoodThe Not-So goodA unique taste experiencePretty expensive (¥5,000-6,000 per person)Get to grill yourself (fun)Such fatty cuts may make you...
Bonsai Village and Museum
Tokyo's Bonsai Museum houses a collection of over 300 bonsai trees, some over 800 years old, showcasing the timelessness and...
Sushi – Raw Fish
Sushi needs no introduction, however eating Sushi in Japan is a unique experience that you aren't going to get elsewhere....
Akihabara – Electric Town
If you are looking for a unique experience in Japan then Akihabara is certainly at the top of the list....
Daikanbou – 360 views from the Aso Caldera
PositivesNegativesAmazing views of Mount AsoVery busy when good weatherFree to access (parking free also)Access by car only (realistically)Tandem paragliding!Monkey show...
A lesson with a Samurai Master
"When Japan" took a friend to meet a Samurai master and here was the result. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLm_uKg8JaY&feature=youtu.be OK, so that was...
Shabu-Shabu (hot-pot)
Lightly boil thinly sliced beef of a variety of cuts, in specially prepared hot-pot sauces and see who can eat...
Ramen – Japanese Noodles
Ramen is the traditional noodle dish most outside Japan will be familiar with. Naruto loved Ramen noodles. Thick and greasy...