by john | Post #38 | Oct 26, 2024 | Kinosaki
The soba noodle is a major staple food of Japan. Typically made from buckwheat and very often served cold, its a dish we have always enjoyed. The town of Izushi is one of the best known places in Japan for excellent soba. Depending with whom you speak, Izushi is...
by john | Post #37 | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
One reason some have not yet visited Japan that wish to do so is a lack of understanding the language. Don’t let that hold you back! Yes, for those of us from Western countries, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, languages, etc. are very odd looking and strange...
by john | Post #36 | Sep 13, 2024 | Cities, Kobe
Renting a car provides you with so much freedom while touring Japan, and with that often comes pleasant surprises. Although we typically carefully plan out our schedules in order to be most efficient with our time, now and then we stumble upon something that stops us...
by john | Post #35 | Aug 31, 2024 | Cities, Nagoya
Tokyo or Nagoya? You don’t have to choose one or the other, visit both! Everyone knows and visits Tokyo, and that’s one reason why most of the major tourist sites in Tokyo are covered up with people. So get away from the crowds by visiting Nagoya!...
by john | Post #34 | Aug 28, 2024 | Yokohama
On our recent trip to Japan, we took along with us some goodies from back home. Near to where we live is a special bakery, Go-Go’s Cinnamon Rolls owned by Wendy Lewis. Our son absolutely loves her cinnamon rolls so much that he’s having them served at...
