GaijinPot, a blog for newcomers to Japan, describes the main difference between Tokyo and Kyoto: “A lot of dreamers go to Tokyo to find success. Others choose Kyoto to live out their dreams.” And for many young Kyoto women interested in preserving Japanese culture,...
“Fearless” is one word that describes Tokyo’s epicurean landscape. Just set aside its crown for having more Michelin stars than any other city, and consider how it earned that status in the first place: through a reverence for high-quality ingredients, boundless...
Though many contest its origins, historical credit for the noodle must be given to Asia, where in China, a 4,000-year-old bowl of noodles was found by Chinese scientists at the Lajia archaeological site over a decade ago. The modern-day culinary staple was only...
Maximum comfort is a constant theme on ANA’s Tokyo-to-Honolulu flight, which will soon feature Japan’s first-ever Airbus 380. In keeping with the sense of well-being and the joy that comes with a holiday trip, first-class passengers will be treated to a menu created...
One of the highlights of travel is finding the perfect gift or unique souvenir. But rather than simply tossing it into your suitcase, consider treating its wrapping as more than an afterthought. The Japanese tradition of Furoshiki, a cloth used to beautifully envelope...
