Sado is one of Japan’s largest islands. It offers visitors stunning natural scenes, captivating cultural exper […]
MenuUsuage (thin-fried) tōfu stewed with ginkgo nutsGrilled dried deep-sea smelt (megisu)Ganmodoki (tōfu fritt […]
At his tranquil, secluded inn near the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula, Sakamoto Shin’ichirō has achieved s […]
MenuRaw eggPicklesRiceMiso soupThe small town of Obuse in Nagano Prefecture, set against the scenic backdrop o […]
Sake is hot! Or to be precise, premium-grade sake (most often served slightly chilled) has taken the global ma […]
Sake authority Sandō Atsuko explains the complex sake-brewing process that has developed over the centuries an […]
The simple term nihonshu encompasses many types of sake, spanning a wide range of flavors, aromas, and prices. […]
You don’t have to be a connoisseur to enjoy sake, but you can add a rich new dimension to your enjoyment by ex […]
In Japan, once the cherry blossoms start blooming it seems to be all anyone talks about. We asked the secretar […]
Senkōji Park: A gorgeous view of Onomichi adorned with cherry trees. ・Descendants of all Japan’s “Three Great […]
