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Japanese soup- kenchin soupけんちん汁
Use the DASHI to make delicious and healthy Japanese soupYou 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
everyone`s favorite Japanese foodHere 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
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
Essential building block for making Japanese soup and foodWhat is DASHI? It is that clear broth/soup that is the building block of all Japanese soup/food. […]
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
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
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
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
Two quiet villas along the beautiful lake Chuzenji and canoeing in the river Kinugawa1 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
Enjoy the special atomosphere of RYOGOKU, SUMO, and HOKUSAIYou will be greeted by special dispalys at RYOGOKU staion JR line (also accessible via Oedo Subway Line). […]