by Ana Experience | Feb 11, 2020 | Modern Culture & Dining
The compact disc. The digital camera. The instant ramen noodle? Believe it or not, the third one is considered one of the most significant and impactful Japanese inventions of any kind. You probably equate the instant noodle with hazy college dorm rooms or the...
by Ana Experience | Aug 20, 2019 | Modern Culture & Dining
Did you know that for most Japanese people, a sushi meal is typically saved for special occasions? The country’s cuisine is wide and varied and goes far beyond raw fish, with various geographical areas adding their own special signature flavors to classic dishes....
by Ana Experience | Apr 4, 2019 | Modern Culture & Dining
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...
by Ana Experience | Nov 2, 2017 | Modern Culture & Dining
With 160,000 restaurants and more Michelin stars than any other city in the world, Tokyo’s dining scene can seem intimidating at first. Factor in secret locations and menus exclusively in Japanese and the faint-hearted traveler may wonder if they should’ve just stayed...
