While Japan in General is known for its curative green tea culture, there is one place where the offerings are truly rich: Uji. Located in …
Matcha, Bento And An 11th-Century Temple: A Cultural Walk In Uji, Japan
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Immersive Travel: Your Ultimate Guide To Japanese Culture
Interested in traveling to Japan? Culture-enthusiasts should read on, as Japanese-American travel blogger Kimi Sugiyama of Sushiyama Travels tells us about her experience of getting to …
Traveler’s Guide To Cultural Immersion In Japan
Have you ever dreamed of not only visiting Japan, but truly immersing yourself in the local culture? Travel blogger and insatiable nomad Beth Williams of …
A Look At Thanksgiving Traditions Around The World
Among much else, America is a land where leaves change color and temperatures begin to reach nose-nipping levels during the month of November. These notions …
Tin Nu Breathing, Ishigaki Pork And Shiisas: Experiencing Traditional Culture On Okinawa’s Taketomi Island
“We create a culture here based on traditions while coexisting with nature,” explains Kyoko, the marketing representative for HOSHINOYA Resorts, which includes the property we’re …
Cultural Immersion: Becoming A Mikoshi Bearer In Japan
It is still very hot on this November day. Some of my friends living in Saitama, the large prefecture north of Tokyo, have invited me …
A Photo Guide To Okinawa’s Innovative Ryukyu Nouvelle Cuisine
A cuisine created by HOSHINOYA Okinawa on Taketomi Island in Japan, Ryukyu Nouvelle is an innovative style of Okinawan food based on French cuisine. The …
Traditional Japan: Exploring Culture On Okinawa’s Taketomi Island
While Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture is composed of hundreds of islands, Taketomi Island is said to have the most well-preserved heritage. The island is home to …
Sweet Japan: What Is Wagashi?
When ordering dessert in Japan, don’t expect fudge brownie sundaes or Snickers marshmallow cheesecake. Instead, you’re more likely to indulge in something simple yet delicious: …
Immersive Travel Guide: Exploring Culture In Tokyo, Japan
For many, traveling to a big city makes it hard to find the cultural immersion they’re looking for. On a recent trip to Japan I …