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When we mention “citrus fruit”, some of the varieties that come to mind are commonly available ones like oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit. At any Japanese grocery store, however, you will come ac...
From rice to seafood, Fukui's wide range of fresh produce will have foodies and Chefs alike in a tizzy....
Hamamatsu is the largest city in Shizuoka prefecture and, unbeknownst to many, also home to a great variety of agricultural and seafood produce. Blessed with favourable natural conditions — a warm ...
Don’t forget your camera — you’ll need it for all the snapshots you’ll be taking of the prefecture’s beautiful landscape.....
What is it about Yamanashi Prefecture that makes it such a great source of fresh produce? We speak to local food producers for their secrets....
Apart from eating your way through Yamanashi, do take some time out to explore the region’s spectacular scenery and unique art museums....
With an abundance of greenery — up to 78 percent of Yamanashi is covered in forests — this prefecture is verdant with life. The profusion of sunshine and fresh water contribute to the fine quality of ...
It’s no secret that the pride and joy of Yamanashi is Mount Fuji. Standing tall at 3,776 meters, it is the highest mountain in Japan as well as a designated World Heritage site. On any given day, you ...
Visit any casual Japanese eatery and, chances are, you’ll see a wide assortment of condiments placed before you. Most commonly, you’ll see wasabi, soy sauce, shichimi togarashi (seven-spice chilli pow...
Nara has not one but THREE UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But they don’t just each point to one singular place or building, these three sites refer to a collection of monasteries and monuments, which, I...
Surrounded by nature and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a journey through Nara is bound to be a moving experience. Coming up, the sights you most definitely cannot miss. Here's an enchanted journey to N...
Located less than an hour away by train from Osaka by train is a city steeped in history, and home to some of Japan’s oldest and largest temples. Welcome to the beautiful city of Nara, where fascinati...