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Yokohama and Steamed Dumplings

September 26th, 2012By Jamie RockersCategory: Food & Dining, Shopping, Travel

Yokohama smelled good, like steamed dumplings and ramen. Of course, I was standing in the middle of Yokohama’s Chinatown, the largest in both Japan and Asia, so that might have had something to do with it. Located at Motomachi Chukagai station, it is about a forty-minut ... » Continue Reading
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2 Best Places in Okinawa to Eat with a View

September 21st, 2012By GaijinPotCategory: Food & Dining, Travel

Fabulous views and beautiful scenery are relatively easy to come by in Okinawa. A more challenging task is locating sensational restaurants with backdrops that you will never forget. The main island of Okinawa is filled with family owned cafes and restaurants. The tri ... » Continue Reading
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The Tastes of Japan

September 18th, 2012By John AsanoCategory: Food & Dining, Travel

Japan is one of the best foodie places on the planet with a wide variety of dishes and regional specialities. Japan as we know it today is a relatively modern invention. Before the Meiji Restoration, Japan was a collection of states and regions each with its ow ... » Continue Reading
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Tokyo’s Best Cafés

September 7th, 2012By Vivian MorelliCategory: Food & Dining, Travel

A ¥10,500 airplane ticket with renowned ANA airlines to fly to any destination within Japan? With such an affordable ticket, save your change and get ready to explore the cool Tokyo.... because cool is what Tokyo is, first and foremost. In my experience, the bes ... » Continue Reading
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Izakaya

September 6th, 2012By Gabrielle EwartCategory: Culture, Food & Dining, Travel

The Japanese pub is fantastic. Some are standing only. The quality of food is to die for and the choice of sake is heaven. An izakaya is a drinking establishment that serves not only various beverages (alcoholic or not) but also serves food to accompany the drinks. ... » Continue Reading
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The Rules of Sushi

August 28th, 2012By John AsanoCategory: Food & Dining

Like most things in Japanese life there are precise codes and formalities involved with eating the national dish of sushi. Its preparation, presentation and consumption are subject to a surprising number of rules. Here are some of the most important sushi eti ... » Continue Reading
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True Taste Tokyo: Nothin’ beats an ice cold beer in Summer!

August 22nd, 2012By Insight MagazineCategory: Food & Dining

Imagine a hot summer day - the kind of day when you take a shower in the morning - head outside and 5 minutes later, you cannot remember if you took that shower or not. Humid is just not strong enough a word. You with me? OK, good. Now close your eyes and try ... » Continue Reading
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Baking in Japan

August 21st, 2012By Vivian MorelliCategory: Food & Dining

Aside from running, baking is one of my favourite activities (they go hand in hand: running allows more indulging, and my motivation for running stems from my love of cakes). I'm not quite sure why I'm writing about baking in the midst of the August heat, but I've b ... » Continue Reading
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Order 1 Pizza – get 1 free

August 20th, 2012By GaijinPotCategory: Food & Dining

Domino’s Pizza makes ordering food in Japan really easy with their English-language website and now they have an incredible offer - buy 1 pizza and get 1 free. Simply order one of the popular Brooklyn style pizzas and you’ll get another pizza of your choice for free ... » Continue Reading
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頑張れ日本!苺焼きプリンの作り方☆Let’s Go Japan Strawberry Boobie Pudding

August 17th, 2012By kumigarCategory: Food & Dining

Did you guys enjoying watching the London Olympic Games? I did! I know it is a little late to share this recipe, but staying up late at night watching Tv to cheer and support the athletes live, I had to come up with a late night snack recipe that would allow me to nibb ... » Continue Reading