Articles

  • Japanese Wagashi Art

    One could argue that Japanese food is an art form in itself, with chefs taking exceptional pride in food presentation. However, sweets artist Junichi Mitsubori elevates this art form by channeling his...

  • A Historical Backdrop of Shizuoka

    The blend of Japanese culture, traditional arts, and contemporary influences gives Shizuoka a multifaceted identity that is at once unique and mesmerising. Kunouzan Toshogu Despite Shizuoka’s ...

  • Great Restaurants in Shizuoka

    In keeping with the historical richness of Shizuoka, the types of food served in restaurants tend to lean heavily towards time-honoured culinary traditions. Yet, you’ll also find a surprise or two tuc...

  • Japanese “DON” Restaur...

    It’s a quick and easy, yet healthy, way to get a balanced meal when you have little time to spare. We look at three types of rice bowls that are well-loved by Singaporeans and Japanese alike. D...

  • Miracle Miso Cheese Recipes

    Miso cheese started gaining popularity about four or five years ago when magazines and TV shows started featuring this ingredient. This is a very versatile ingredient that can be consumed in a variety...

  • Ms. Joan Lim / Nama NOMADS

    Thanks to Epicurean Nomads, a microbrewery import company, there is now a growing selection of unpasteurised sakes in Singapore. We speak to co-founder Joan Lim to find out more. Joan with Mr Naoki...

  • Hamakawa Shoten / Constantly Evolv...

    With its range of sparkling sakes and fruit-infused liquers, in addition to its much-lauded junmai daiginjo, one thing’s for certain: Hamakawa Shoten is not your run-of-the-mill sake brewery. “I f...

  • Best Souvenirs from Tokachi, Hokka...

    Tokachi Cheese Fine cheeses can be found throughout Tokachi but the miso Camembert produced by Tokachi Fromages is so distinctive, it is served in Japan Airlines’ First Class. The factory has a retai...

  • Special Spring in Japan

    If you’re not a fan of extreme temperatures, spring is, perhaps, the best time for you to pay a visit to Japan. While gorgeous fields of cherry blossoms are most closely associated with the season, yo...

  • Shutterbugs, Unite!

    The wintry cold air is punctuated with conversations in a cacophony of languages, but at the Canon Photo Clinic 2015, everybody speaks a common language: the love of great photography. From August to ...

  • NAGASAKI’S STORY – Sweet Memories!...

    No trip to Nagasaki is complete without purchasing its famous snack, Castella. Ambience of Dutch Trading Post in 17th century ©Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture Castella ©Fukusaya We ...

  • CHEF DANIEL CHAVEZ / Rolling In Th...

    “I am a firm believer that the ingredients should drive the cuisine, that dishes should be based on the freshest ingredients one can get his hands on. Working at Santi, I was challenged creatively to ...