Travel by Matt S. People think that Japanese cuisine is all about the sushi and wagyu, and while those are very fine things in themselves, I do often find that people play it very “safe” when they visit Japan. Perhaps its because the Japanese language means that you’re not always…
Read MoreTravel by Matt S. So, I’m back in Japan for a short holiday, and figured I’d do what I usually do and share a couple of pieces about my time here. Because, after all, Japan is an interesting place to visit. One of the first things I did on landing…
Read MoreTourism by Matt S. One of the comments that I get frequently from people about Japan comes when I tell them that I can’t eat seafood. “But how do you survive?” they ask, or something along the lines of “but aren’t you missing out on the best food that Japan…
Read MoreFeature by Danica Dee. Today is Doll’s Day, or Girl’s Day in Japan (Hinamatsuri). One of the lesser-known Japanese special days outside of the country, it’s nevertheless an important religious holiday, and I thought it might be nice to highlight it here today. Hinamatsuri is, as the name suggests, a…
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