Matcha sweets are receiving more and more spotlight in Japan.This is Episode 1 of the "Matcha Lover's Club" series, in which Miki eats matcha sweets from all over Japan for a year to determine the number one of 2023. The first matcha swe...

The word "牛（ぎゅう、gyu)" in "牛タン（ぎゅうたん、gyutan)" means "cow" or "beef" in English.The word "タン（tan)" is actually derived from the English word "tongue," which together means "cow tongue. Other words using the word "牛（ぎ...

For those who are allergic to certain foods or vegans, today's phrases are very useful for eating in Japan.For example, let's say you are allergic to nuts and want to check if the dish you want to order contains nuts. To ask the restaura...

We went to a restaurant by the sea that serves delicious fish dishes.What we wanted to eat was "鯵フライ（aji furai)".鯵（あじ, aji) is "horse mackerel" in English.フライ（furai) means deep-fried food. This restaurant is a 網本（あみもと...

Atami is a popular hot spring resort that can be reached in less than an hour from Tokyo by bullet train.As soon as you exit the station, you will see a sign that says "Heiwa Dori (Peace Street)."Heiwa Dori is lined with souvenir stores,...

If you want to experience Japanese culture, we recommend going to an izakaya.Izakaya are similar to pubs and bars, where businessmen after work, friends, and families enjoy good food and drinks. Food to be enjoyed with alcohol is called ...

One of the pleasures of staying at a Japanese ryokan (Japanese style inn) is dinner, which is a delicate and beautifully prepared meal.We spent a relaxing evening soaking in the hot springs before heading to the dinner table.*Usually, we...

There is a service called "日帰り入浴（ひがえりにゅうよく, higaeri nyuyoku)" that allows visitors to enjoy beautiful hot spring facilities without having to stay overnight at an onsen ryokan or hotel. This service is usually available fo...

We went to an izakaya (Japanese pub) where juicy dumplings are popular. The restaurant also serves gyoza set menus at night, so many customers come here not only to drink but also to eat.These juicy dumplings are called, 肉汁餃子"にくじ...