Food


Great Buddha of Kamakura

Great Buddha of Kamakura

Must-see in Kamakura

1 Great Buddha of Kamakura 鎌倉の大仏様 1.1 History 1.2 How to enjoy 1.3 Access 2 Hase-dera 長谷寺 2.1 […]


Best Japanese curry restaurant BONDI

Best Japanese curry restaurant BONDI

What is Japanese curry?

1 Award winning curry at BONDI 2 Curry in Japan-history   1 Award winning curry restaurant BONDI […]


IZU- Manazuru area

IZU- Manazuru area

Freshest SASHIMI fish restaurant with a view and Manazuru peninsula

Why not try SASHIMI (FRESH FISH) caught from the ocean, right in front of you? Visit MANAZURU […]


Tempura

Tempura

easy to make and very delicious

Tempura- about 400 years ago, in mid 16 Century,  it originally came to Japan via the Portugese […]


Fruit speciality cafe and restaurant in Yotsuya- Fukunaga

Fruit speciality cafe and restaurant in Yotsuya- Fukunaga

Try their seasonal fruit parfait, full of ripe fresh fruit, with hand made sorbet and ice cream

In the Yotsuya article (http://hiddenjapanguide.com/archives/317), I have introduced FUKUNAGA, a fruit speciality cafe, hidden away between Yotsuya […]


Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 新宿御苑 – Oasis in Shinjuku 新宿

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden 新宿御苑 – Oasis in Shinjuku 新宿

Beautiful park and lunch recommendations nearby

Shinjuku is a very busy city- lots of skyscrapers, red light district Kabukicho, ladies` favorite department store, […]


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 […]


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.   […]


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 […]