Spend only a few days in Tokyo. One of the most memorable days of our entire 10-day trip was the first whole day we had in Tokyo – a Sunday with the cherry blossoms blooming, we happened to make the right choice to visit the older area of Asakusa to visit Sensō-ji temple, Japan’s oldest […]
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Eat Osaka Japanese Cooking Class
During my recent visit to Osaka, my daughter and I signed up for a cooking class with Eat Osaka. We learned to make Yakitori, Okonomiyaki, and Kitsune Udon – three traditional and popular Japanese festival foods. Just like fair food we enjoy stateside, festival or street food in Japan is often served on a stick […]
Top 5 for Foodies in Osaka
Known for having the best food in all of Japan, Osaka’s culinary scene explodes with variety and flavor attracting food lovers from around Japan and the world. While it’s possible to eat a different international cuisine at each meal of the day; local, traditional dishes remain the highlight of Osaka’s lauded food culture. Central to Osaka’s […]