Jan 22 (Samuel and Audrey) - Today we’re visiting the largest wasabi farm in the world: the Daio Wasabi Farm located in Azumino just half an hour north of Matsumoto.
This was such a fun and easy day trip, plus we got to enjoy a taste of rural Japan. So join us as we spend the day cycling to the wasabi fields, learning to grate wasabi root, and trying wasabi ice cream. All in a magical landscape at the foot of the Japanese Alps!
The Japan-set historical series "Shogun" has won a record number of prizes at the 76th Emmy Awards in the US, including best drama and best actor. (NHK)
A scorching late summer heatwave gripped Tokyo over the long weekend, coinciding with the Asakusa Samba Carnival, where dancers twirled through intense heat.
Japanese government data show the number of senior citizens in the country and the size of its elderly working population have both hit all-time highs. (NHK)
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced plans to construct a 150-meter-high, 250-meter-wide fountain in Odaiba Seaside Park, inspired by the Somei Yoshino, the city's official flower.
Farmers in Japan's rice-producing regions have started harvesting and shipping this year's crop, helping to ease a nationwide shortage. (NHK)
Rogama Steak Arcanum is a hidden gem in the heart of Shibuya's Love Hotel District. Tucked into the backstreets of one of Tokyo’s most highly trafficked areas is a high-end steak restaurant specializing in kiln-roasted dishes, mainly those using Tamura Wagyu from Tajima Beef Cattle, some of Japan’s finest. (Japan by Food)
Starbucks has revamped one of its stores inside a shopping mall to be more welcoming to customers with children, including bench-style seating and wider aisles to make it easier to accommodate strollers, as well as locating next to a children's play area.
Farmers in Japan's rice-producing regions have started harvesting and shipping this year's crop, helping to ease a nationwide shortage. (NHK)
Kura Sushi, the popular conveyor-belt sushi chain, announced plans to open a massive new outlet at next year's Osaka-Kansai Expo, featuring a rotating conveyor with dishes from around the world.
Most Tsukimi Burgers like Mcdonald's and KFC use fried egg for expressing full moon, but Burger King uses pineapple expressing full moon. (japanesestuffchannel)
I'm going to eat and drink at Tokyo Station in Japan. It's more than just a station. (Solo Travel Japan / Food Tour)
Saryo Suisen - Takatsuji Main Shop: The warabi mochi had a distinct slimy and super soft texture. The taste was quite bitter, which matcha lovers would appreciate. (Happy Trip)
The first auction of autumn salmon was held on September 3rd in Sapporo, where the highest bid reached 88,888 yen per kilogram. This is the highest price recorded since 2014, when statistics began being tracked, and it’s approximately four times higher than last year's price.
