Planning your first trip to Japan? Here’s a list of essential travel tips – from accommodation to transportation to eating – to help you plan ahead for your visit to Japan.
Tokyo Ginza Travel Guide
In Tokyo, high-end shopping and exquisite dining are synonymous with Ginza. Whether it’s to catch a Kabuki performance or browsing for unique gifts, you’ll probably find it in Tokyo Ginza.
10 Cookware & Tableware You Should Get from Japan
You are not sure what cookware and tableware you should check out while visiting Japan? Here are 10 things that are worth bringing back in your suitcase from Japan.
Japanese Summer Festival Foods お祭り屋台の食べ物
In Japan, when the sweet summer days are here, it is time to don a yukata and join the locals to attend a Japanese Matsuri (festival). Experience a one-of-a-kind street food fair and here are just some of the popular Japanese festival foods enjoyed in Japan.
Okinawa Food 沖縄料理
Okinawa had so many personalities and one of its distinct characters is Okinawa Food, including Okinawa Soba, Sata Andagi, abundant seafood, and the unique ocean grape seaweed – umibudo.
Shikinaen 識名園
Built as the second residence for the Ryukyu royal family, the beautiful gardens of Shikinaen was used to entertain royal family members and foreign dignitaries. Located 10 min by car from Shuri Castle and about 20 min from Naha City, Shikinaen has one of the most beautiful gardens in Okinawa. Built in the late 18th […]
Churaumi Aquarium 沖縄美ら海水族館
With its collection of the whale sharks, rays, and fish from the surrounding ocean, Churaumi Aquarium located in Ocean Expo Park is a must-see when visiting Okinawa! Churaumi Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in Okinawa. Since opening in 2002, it has welcomed millions of visitors to its many exhibits about the ocean […]
Ryukyu Mura (Okinawa Ryukyu Village) 琉球村
Ryukyu Mura or Okinawa Ryukyu Village is an attraction showcasing the culture of old Okinawa with historic buildings and traditional dance and music performances. When we visited Okinawa, many Just One Cookbook readers recommended Ryukyu Mura (Okinawa Ryukyu Village) as one of our destinations. Visiting the park was an interactive experience and we had fun learning […]
5 Things to Eat at Taiwan Night Market (Travel Vlog)
Introducing 5 original “xiaio-chi”, street foods that I tried while visiting Taiwan night market.
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