Articles

  • Northern Hokkaido & Sapporo F...

    Ginger Ramen Shoga Ramen Mizuno is arguably the most popular ramen shop in Asahikawa; the walls of the small but cosy restaurant are plastered with autographs from celebrities and dignitaries alike. ...

  • CHEF TETSUYA WAKUDA / A New Classi...

    “What makes me happy? I love fishing. The night before any fishing trips, I’d be too excited to sleep! I’d think about what equipment to bring, what rods to use, etc. I also buy a lot of unnecessary t...

  • Japanese New Year Culture

    With its festive, celebratory atmosphere, and lots of great food to be had, the start of the year is one of the best times to pay Japan a visit. Visiting a shrine on New Year’s Day Of all the ...

  • Japanese Nabe Chefs in Singapore

    A hearty wintertime specialty, nabemono (Japanese hotpots) is a one-pot meal cooked over a mini stove at the table. Three masters tell us more about the different ways to enjoy this communal dish. ...

  • Osamu Watanabe’s Candy Wonde...

    Osamu Watanabe is a contemporary artist who uses a variety of candy and whipped cream made from resin to fashion elaborate designs and sculptures. His eye-catching artwork has led him to be featured n...

  • Noteworthy places to visit in Hokk...

    Biei-cho Blue Pond The Biei countryside is one of unparalleled beauty and tranquility. A must-visit is the Blue Pond, which is located on the left bank of the River Bieigawa. As its name suggests, t...

  • The Hidden Secrets of Northern Hok...

    Although Hokkaido is the largest of the 47 prefectures in Japan, it also remains one of the least developed parts of the country. But therein lies its charm. Spectacular scenery is spread out for mile...

  • Recipes for Shio-Lemon (Salted Pre...

    I initially had a dream of running my own cafe so I started by working at various F&B establishments. However, while watching TV one day, I stumbled upon the job of a food consultant, one who crea...

  • Memories of North Hokkaido &...

    Dohoku is definitely a place that bears repeat visits, but before you leave, remember to take home a little piece of Northern Hokkaido....

  • Dr. Leslie Tay / What the Doctor O...

    Dr Leslie Tay, the man behind one of Singapore’s most prominent food blogs ieatishootipost, tells us where we should go for Singapore’s best sushi. When I returned to Singapore in 2006 after livi...

  • Kirinzan Shuzo / A Toast To Rememb...

    With over 170 years of history in perfecting the art of sake-making, Kirinzan Shuzo is one of the largest breweries in the Niigata prefecture. President Shuntaro Saito, the seventh-generation owner of...

  • CHEF EMMANUEL STROOBANT / Cultural...

    “French and Japanese cuisine have a lot in common, especially when it comes to seasonal ingredients. For instance, mushroom season happens at the same time in Japan and France. Both cultures are also ...