Food
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Summer Foods in Japan: What and Where to Eat
Summer in Japan is a full sensory experience. The nights are warm and thick with humidity, paper lanterns glow above crowded streets, and the air carries the mingled smell of charcoal smoke, soy sauce, and sugar. Across the country, matsuri (festivals) take over parks, riverbanks, and neighborhood streets from June through August, and with them comes one
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Hanami Bento: Beautiful Picnic Foods for Cherry Blossom Season
Every spring in Japan, something magical happens. Parks transform into soft pink wonderlands, convenience stores fill with sakura-themed treats, and friends, families, and coworkers gather beneath blooming cherry trees for hanami—flower viewing with a hanami bento. While the blossoms may be the star of the show, the food is a very close second. And nothing
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Regional Japanese Food You’ve Probably Never Tried
Japanese food is famously known as sushi, ramen, and tempura—but venture off the beaten path, and you’ll discover incredible regional specialties that most travelers miss. Here are four unique dishes you should consider adding to your itinerary. Further reading: Japan’s Most Underrated Cities for First-Time Visitors Hida Beef—Takayama & Gifu’s Wagyu Treasure What it is:
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Warning: These 10 Japanese Dishes Are So Good, You’ll Crave Them Every Day
Savor the flavors of Japan with our list of must-try dishes. From sushi to ramen, experience the best of Japanese cuisine!