Articles

  • Cherry Blossom Season

    In Japan, the graceful passing of Spring is marked by the blooming of Sakura (cherry blossoms), which you can witness sometime between late April and early May. In my opinion, watching Sakura petals f...

  • The Versatility of Shiratama Dango

    ABC Cooking Studio, which opened its first studio in Singapore in 2015, specialises in teaching people how to prepare Japanese cuisine. In this issue, we find out how to prepare shiratama dango. Sh...

  • Chef Justin Quek / Fishy business

    “Nowadays, when you mention ‘fusion food’, no one bats an eyelid. But there was a time not so long ago when people thought incorporating Asian ingredients with Western cooking methods was strange. I b...

  • Playing with Food

    Imagine walking through a chocolate mine and “mining” for sweet treats. Or whispering your troubles into a cocktail glass and getting a bespoke concoction. These are the sort of whimsical ideas the te...

  • Sumatakyo Dreaming

    On the foothills of the Southern Alps lies an onsen (hotspring) village known as Sumatakyo. ...

  • Green, Green Tea of Home

    On the west side of Oi River lies a picturesque carpet of green tea fields covering Makinohara Heights, making Shimada City one of the biggest green tea producing areas in Shizuoka prefecture. On this...

  • Oigawa Railway: A Journey To Remem...

    The rolling green fields are alive with green tea leaves dancing to the breeze and shimmering under the sun’s golden rays. The gushing sounds from the nearby Oi River form the soundtrack, interspersed...

  • As You Like It “Japanese din...

    Imagine going into a restaurant and not quite knowing what to expect. Omakase describes a type of Japanese dining where the chef decides what you eat. Here are three restaurants to enjoy an amazing om...

  • Blaze A Foodie Trail

    Indulge in a wonderful spread of Japanese food in Shimada City, the gateway of Oi River....

  • Bean There, Done That

    You’ve eaten them in your favourite Japanese sweets and desserts such as taiyaki and mochi. Now, find out more about the three types of beans that are used to make confectionery and other traditional ...

  • Oigawa Keepsakes

    When you’re travelling along the agriculturally rich Oi River, it would be a shame if you didn’t bring home a souvenir or five!...

  • Winter Is Coming

    For many people travelling from Singapore, a winter holiday is one of the best ways to escape the tropical heat and experience snow. For holidaymakers looking for a wintry good time, Japan makes for a...