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  • Three Hokkaido curry experts in Si...

    Hokkaido might be the home of seafood, dairy products and miso ramen. But Japan’s northernmost prefecture is also famed for its curry dishes, namely soup curry and white curry. These regional varietie...

  • The latest Japanese eats in Jurong

    WEST SIDE STORY - These latest Japanese eats in Jurong are worth the trip. Don Don Donki Don Don Donki at JCube has been drawing the crowds as soon as it opened in November and the buzz hasn’t wor...

  • Matcha and Eel in Nishino city (Ai...

    So MATCHA better Take a look behind the scenes at this renowned matcha producer in Nishio city. Few things embody Japanese culture as much as matcha does. And few areas are as famous for growing gre...

  • ALLURING AICHI

    Located in the Chubu region of Honshu island, Aichi Prefecture is almost smack in the middle of Japan. The largest city here is Nagoya, while the economic powerhouse of the area is the automotive indu...

  • Discover Chiba’s charms

    The next time you land at Narita International Airport, stay a while instead of heading straight to Tokyo. The airport is located in Chiba Prefecture – home to Tokyo Disney Resort, Kamogawa Sea World,...

  • HOW TO EAT CHEAP AND QUICK IN JAPA...

    In Japan, you can get a lot done in convenience stores, also known as konbini. You can stock up on toiletries, stationery and undergarments, buy bus and train tickets, pay insurance bills and even dro...

  • The Best food and activity at Chub...

    You can’t miss the Flight of Dreams area at Chubu Centrair International Airport. Opened in autumn 2018, the space is distinguished by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, referencing how 35 per cent of 787s are ...

  • The best eats and drinks to be fou...

    A labour of love Imagine running a restaurant in a remote village that only serves 16 people a day. Then winning recognition from both the Gault&Millau and Michelin guides such that there is now a on...

  • Tokoname tour at INAX MUSEUMS -Fir...

    A place worthy of more than a few hours is INAX MUSEUMS, which is a compound featuring six buildings. Three of them — the Architectural Terracotta Museum, Tile Museum and Kiln Plaza — showcase the ric...

  • Heart of Darkness Brewery Saigon -...

    When American craft beer culture meets fresh Vietnamese produce, you get Heart of Darkness. Already one of the most popular artisan breweries in Ho Chi Minh City, this gastrobar’s first international ...

  • The Attractions and Accommodations...

    A walk through time Japan has six cities famous for ceramics, and Tokoname is the oldest, having manufactured pots since the end of the Heian period (794 to 1185). The rich soil of the area birthe...

  • Good Foods in Handa city (Aichi) -...

    Don’t be shellfish Seafood is the order of the day at Uotaro Kura-no-machi where meals don’t come with a side dish but a full appetiser buffet instead. For your mains, take your pick from crispy te...