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Japanese soup- kenchin soupけんちん汁

Japanese soup- kenchin soupけんちん汁

Use the DASHI to make delicious and healthy Japanese soup

You know how to make DASHIだし (refer to the article DASHI http://hiddenjapanguide.com/archives/1298 So, now let`s use this […]


Karaage-fried chicken Japanese style

Karaage-fried chicken Japanese style

everyone`s favorite Japanese food

Here is how to make chicken karaage 唐揚げ, Japanese style.  It is very easy and quick! Ingredients for […]


Mt. Fuji 富士山-the most popular destination in Japan for foreign travellers

Mt. Fuji 富士山-the most popular destination in Japan for foreign travellers

Where should you go to get a great view?

Mt. Fuji has become the symbol of Japan, as it is majestic as well as sacred. 1 […]


DASHIだし-how to make Japanese soup

DASHIだし-how to make Japanese soup

Essential building block for making Japanese soup and food

What is DASHI?  It is that clear broth/soup that is the building block of all Japanese soup/food.   […]


ORIGAMI 折り紙

ORIGAMI 折り紙

Origami Museum where you can learn to make your own origami art and more おりがみ会館

1  ORIGAMI, or folding paper, is for everyone.  You can make everything and anything!  ORIGAMI MUSEUM in […]


Bonsai Art Museum 大宮盆栽美術館and Omiya Hikawa Shrine大宮氷川神社

Bonsai Art Museum 大宮盆栽美術館and Omiya Hikawa Shrine大宮氷川神社

Enjoy Omiya, quick and easy hour train ride from Tokyo. Peaceful, away from the crowds.

1 What is Bonsai? 2 The best way to view Bonsai? 3 Location of the Bonsai Art Museum 3.1 […]


How to get around Tokyo etc.?  Try NAVITIME

How to get around Tokyo etc.? Try NAVITIME

Tokyo alone has `80 lines with over 700 stations`...nice to have a handy app to help you navigate through Japan!

It is not easy to get around the Tokyo metro/subway, JR, and all those other trains!  Japan has […]


How to find good restaurants in Japan?  Use Tabelog.com

How to find good restaurants in Japan? Use Tabelog.com

Tabelog.com Short cut to finding the right restaurant in Japan!

There are MANY restaurants in Tokyo and other parts of Japan.  How should you find the one […]


NIKKO 日光and hidden recommended spots

NIKKO 日光and hidden recommended spots

Two quiet villas along the beautiful lake Chuzenji and canoeing in the river Kinugawa

  1 History of Nikko 2 Highlights of Nikko 2.1 Yomeimon, the Gate of Sunlight 2.2 Monkey […]


Ryogoku両国-Sumo and Hokusai 相撲と北斎

Ryogoku両国-Sumo and Hokusai 相撲と北斎

Enjoy the special atomosphere of RYOGOKU, SUMO, and HOKUSAI

You will be greeted by special dispalys at RYOGOKU staion JR line  (also accessible via Oedo Subway Line).  […]