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Rural Japan is where you can experience the best that Japan has to offer. Some of the best food, hotels, scenery, and hospitality can only be found in these small countryside villages.
“Simple is the best.” If there was one phrase to describe Japan, that would be it. Today, we take a look at Yoku Moku, a Japanese cookie that is so simple yet so delicious.
Did you know that a majority of the world’s oldest businesses are located in Japan? Out of the 10 oldest companies in the world, 7 of them are from Japan. In this post we explore Houshi, one of the oldest inns in the world.
Get off the beaten path and explore a traditional onsen village nestled in the volcanic mountains of Kyushu: Kurokawa (黒川).
Each village, region, andisland is very different from the next, with their own unique culture, food, and scenic beauty. Explore places in northern Japan which have officially been named “The Most Beautiful Villages of Japan.”
While Tokyo and Kyoto might get all the attention, there are some jaw droppingly beautiful places in rural Japan. In this multi-part post, we’ll explore places which have officially been named “The Most Beautiful Villages of Japan”.
Of all the holidays in Japan, the New Year Shogatsu (正月) celebration is the most important. Let's take a look at Osechi-Ryouri (御節料理), the Japanese New Year's meal which is not only delicious but rooted deep in tradition.