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There are so many wonderful places to travel and explore in this world, and it can be hard to decide where to go next. That's why we've compiled a list of our top travel advices, to help you narrow down your choices and plan the perfect trip. If you're looking for breathtaking scenery, try a journey through Patagonia or the Canadian Rockies. For an amazing cultural experience, visit Japan or India. And if you're simply looking for somewhere to relax and unwind, consider a beach vacation in Thailand or the Maldives. Wherever you decide to go, make sure to do your research beforehand and be prepared for anything. And most importantly, don't forget to have fun!
Starting Friday, June 6th, Starbucks Japan is launching a bold new limited-edition drink: the Hot Honey Oriental Mango & Tea Frappuccino. It's a surprising blend of sweet and heat that promises to shake up your usual summer drink experience.
Tickets in Japan , an official website of the baseball team, sells tickets to games played by the Saitama SEIBU Lions (Belluna Dome), a baseball team based in Saitama , next to Tokyo . Why not combine your sightseeing trip to Tokyo with watching a baseball game?
" Ise Pearl Pier Hotel" in Ise City, Mie Prefecture . Did you know that they offer a plan where you can enjoy a train view room? We'd like to introduce you to a plan that allows you to view Kintetsu trains from your hotel room.
Located right next to Kyoto’s famous Yasaka Shrine, Yuzuya Ryokan is a renowned gourmet inn, featured in the Michelin Guide for 14 consecutive years. Guests can enjoy a traditional ryokan stay inside a beautifully preserved 100-year-old townhouse, along with exquisite kaiseki cuisine made with yuzu citrus and seasonal Kyoto ingredients. One of the highlights is the inn’s signature yuzu zosui (yuzu rice porridge), served with a view of the Japanese garden. The large yuzu-scented bath is available year-round, and in autumn, the courtyard offers a stunning display of autumn leaves. Located in the Gion district, it’s also an ideal base for sightseeing around Kyoto. In this article, our travel writer and Japanese culture enthusiast shares why Yuzuya Ryokan is a must-stay accommodation in this historic city. This page contains promotional content.
The 3rd Japan International Art Festival / Osaka-Kansai Expo Exhibition will be held from July 2nd (Wed) to July 6th (Sun) at the EXPO Messe "WASSE" in the Osaka-Kansai Expo site! There will be 106 booths from 54 organizations. The theme will be "Japanese beauty and spirit connects the world" and will be transmitted to the world.
After enjoying the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, take a break and enjoy a delicious meal. Inside and around the museum, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy dinosaur-themed lunches and local cuisine. We will introduce a carefully selected list of restaurants that offer unique menus that will excite both children and adults!
We all know that tea is very healthy and the most popular beverage in Japan as many people love it. Green tea is often consumed with Japanese meals; however, you may not realize that because there are different types of green tea, each tea is typically paired with a certain type of food. Below, I’ve compiled a list of different teas, and shared the perfect food pairing for each! SENCHA (Green Tea) Sencha is the most common type of tea consumed by Japanese people. Its aroma is so strong it will make you feel like you’re in the middle of a tea farm, as if the leaves you’re smelling were just picked. With a grassy taste and a hint of bitterness, Sencha provides a delicious boost and makes for a very refreshing iced drink. Sencha goes well with steamed vegetables and seafood, so dishes like Simmered Kabocha Squash or Satsuma-imo gohan are perfect pairing matches. MATCHA (Powdered Green Tea) A Japanese green tea powder made from finely powdered dried tea leaves, Matcha is another really popular type of tea in Japan. With its abundance of umami and sweetness, it has a bright, vegetal—while slightly bitter—taste. It is the type of tea that you’ll likely find used in tea ceremonies. Matcha is a tea that pairs really well with sweet/fruity flavours—like chocolate or red bean paste—so dishes such as Oshiruko or Nama Chocolate are great pairing choices. Sweet and fruity flavours aren't the only ones, however, there are a lot of flavours that pair well with matcha. KONACHA (Residual Green Tea) Made from residual tea dust and small processed leaves of gyokuro or sencha, Konacha has a dark green colour and a very strong, thick taste. It also contains high levels of Catechin that can supposedly kill bacteria in raw fish and reduce the risk of food poisoning. Konacha is normally served in sushi restaurants as the taste also pairs well with raw fish, so dishes such as Kaisen Ura Futomaki or Spicy Yellowtail Sushi Roll are an excellent pairing pick. HOUJICHA (Roasted Green Tea) Houjicha is made with roasted tea leaves that give it its distinctive reddish-brown color and cause the tea to have a soft, caramel-like aroma. The leaves are roasted until any humidity is gone, which not only alters the flavour of the tea but lowers its caffeine content as well. This tea pairs perfectly with smoked and/or roasted foods, so we recommend Beef Yakitori or Japanese Root Vegetable Stew (Nishime) GENMAICHA (Green Tea with Roasted Brown Rice) Made by mixing roasted Genmai grains and tea leaves, Genmaicha is considered a popular alternative to the standard green tea. The roasted brown rice kernels give this tea its distinctive nutty aroma. If you want to try and make Genmaicha yourself, Japanese Greentea Co. has instructions on how to do it! The flavour of this tea beautifully complements fatty fish such as tuna or salmon, so Mirin Glazed Salmon or Tekkamaki Tuna Sushi Roll are both great matches. Now you know what food pairs well with different types of tea! Make sure to book our Matcha Kyoto Green Tea Tour to explore the Uji District of Kyoto, famous for its Matcha. And if you still haven’t had enough of the tea world, make sure to get Mariëlla Erkens’ new e-book Tea, Wine’s Sober Sibling, an in-depth guide to the world of tea, perfect for tea lovers and tea connoisseurs! Featuring photo credit: Content Pixie on Unsplash To explore an underrated tea region in Japan, check out our Suruga Multi-Day Itinerary, and be sure to ask our team of experts to help tailor your travel itinerary and add in some amazing green tea terraces! PIN THIS FOR LATER
Conveniently located near JR Nagasaki Station. JR Kyushu Hotel Nagasaki offers both relaxation and convenient access in a modern space that blends Eastern and Western tastes. We will introduce the charms of this hotel, where you can experience the "Nagasaki-ness" in a high-quality space that is perfect as a base for your trip.
The Osaka Bay area, close to popular attractions like Universal Studios Japan and one of the world's largest aquariums, Kaiyukan, is a top choice for travelers visiting the city. Its convenient location makes it a great spot for those looking to stay in Osaka while exploring the city. Among the most popular hotels with international visitors is Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay. With spacious and comfortable rooms, a fantastic breakfast buffet, and a peaceful, relaxing environment, it's perfect for both short and long stays. In this article, a travel writer based in Osaka takes a closer look at what makes this hotel so special.