Uncovering Rural Japan: Onsen, Nature, and Local Flavors!
Cruising Through the Countryside with My Big Brother When my brother first told me he wanted to come and visit…
Food & Drink
All-You-Can-Eat Strawberry Picking Adventure
In East Nara Nabari, there are several spots where you can enjoy fruit picking, including grapes, strawberries, and blueberries. Here,…
Halal Wagyu & Scenic Hike: The Best of Nabari in One Trip
As the crisp December air rolled through the windows, Akiko-san and I set off from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture for…
Vegan Hot Spring Nature Retreat at Akame 48 Waterfalls
Last Updated on September 18, 2024It is November and already dark at 6:30 PM. We are in a canyon, searching…
Tasting Local Sake from East Nara Nabari
Local cuisine and sake are one of the pleasures of traveling. I like beer and wine, but sake tastes best…
Kinoko no Yakata, a Mushroom Restaurant in Nara
Last Updated on March 12, 2025This restaurant has been closed. For the third time, I finally made it to Kinoko…
Craving for Thai Food? Foodie workshop in Soni
Mmm... image the smell and taste of... Massaman curry.... Khao Man Gai... Fried spring roll.. What other Thai cuisines can…
3 wagashi snacks and interesting stories behind them
Do you have a sweet tooth? I do. My coworkers sometimes give me wagashi, or Japanese sweets at the office.…
Dessert Tour in Uda-Matsuyama
Enjoy Sweets Hopping in the Historic Uda-Matsuyama Hi there! It seems that autumn is completely here in Japan! Speaking of…
