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“In Japan, autumn is the harvest season for rice. One special way to enjoy Japanese rice is to try it in the form of kiritampo. This sticky tubular rice cake snack is a speciality of Akita Prefecture,...
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Try your hand at furoshiki, the long-lost art of cloth wrapping that is making a comeback in Japan. Have you heard of furoshiki? The traditional Japanese fabric has long been used as an elegant...
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If there is one season for foodies to look forward to in Japan, it is autumn, when the sticky heat and humidity of summer lifts and cooler, crisp weather arrives. The Japanese believe this seas...
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“Spago has always been about embracing different influences. Just as Singapore is a great cultural mash-up, so is Los Angeles, which is home to the original restaurant. We’re surrounded by many differ...
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Learn how magewappa artisan Yoshimasa Shibata is keeping Akita woodcraft tradition alive in everyday modern life. If you’ve travelled to Japan, chances are you’ve seen the uncoated cedar wood b...
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Here are some of the top highlights to be found in this corner of central Hokkaido that has a bit of everything. Best known as a winter wonderland, Furano is a top draw for snow bunnies once the s...
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That’s what you can expect when you head to an izakaya restaurant. From left: Echigotei, Sumire Yakitori House and Grand Jeté Izakaya If you want a fun night out partaking in ...
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To experience the wonders of hot springs and delectable mountain produce, we’re travelling to northeast Japan in Akita Prefecture. Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs Village (nyutoonsenkyo) is home to a tapestry...
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With each stamp, you’ll get a complimentary day onsen pass. If you’re feeling adventurous, grab an exclusive Nyuto Onsen Village stamp booklet. Each booklet costs 1,800 Japanese yen, and is a g...
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Live it up in luxury with this ryokan onsen’s girlish, whimsical charm. Taenoyu is the classy pick of the pack with its luxurious interiors and stunning room views. Plus, with a whopping eight ...
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It’s the best of both worlds—where modern amenities meet traditional onsen! If the breathtaking circuit round Nyuto Onsen Village leaves you craving for modern amenities—don’t despair. Nyuto On...
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It’s photo ops aplenty as you walk through Kuroyu Onsen. Don’t miss its dramatic hot spring fields too! Established in 1674, Kuroyu Onsen is one of the oldest ryokan among the association of se...
