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...
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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...
Japanese Curry
Japan has its own style of curry that has been combined with the "Katsu" Pork Cutlet to create a signature...
Abashiri – Sea Ice
During February the sea ice formed during the winter in the Sea of Okhotsk drifts down to push against the...
Mount Zao
Famous for skiing, snow monsters and hot springs, Mount Zao is a great destination for anyone interested in a Japan...
Risshakuji Shrine
Hidden halfway up a cliff face, during winter the snow fall creates a magical scene with very few tourists.When JapanTweet...
Kusatsu Hot Spring Town
Popular with Japanese and increasingly with foreigners also (6 years ago there were few foreigners there however recently the area...
Unagi – Grilled Sea Eel
Large portion of eel on rice dish from a dedicated Unagi restarant A delicacy in Japan this is a must...
Buzz-saw Mountain
Buzz-saw mountain (Nokogiri-yama) is an out-of-the-way gem about two hours by train from Tokyo station that is (so far) unspoiled...