Japan Travel in the Know– category –

【The science behind PIXAR】 According to my source (namely my biased personal opinion), many movie freaks are likely to look down on animated movies. I'm sure of that because I was one of them until I went to a special exhibition in Sap...

【Trains are still the king of transportation for tourism】 Which transportation do you think is best for your trip? By air, sea, or road? According to a report by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the share of...

【Why does public work become bureaucratic in Japan?】 Mistakes are not allowed, and so, we do things the same way as everyone else. This is a pattern of behavior that widely dominates Japanese society. You can see the behavioral pattern...

【Do you know Japanese buckwheat noodles "Soba?"】 I think there are so many kinds of wheat-based foods across the world. What about buckwheat? The most famous food may be gallette originated in Bretagne, France. In Japan, we call buckwh...

【Ramen and curry are national dishes for the Japanese people】 If you can only eat just one food, which would it be, ramen (noodle) or curry? I‘m sure we all the Japanese people have asked and answered this stupid question at least once...

【Hokkaido is No.1 in salmon roe】 The Japanese people like to eat fish eggs. The roe of salmon and cod (pollack, to be more precise) is the top two. Salmon roe is one of special marine products of Hokkaido. It comes into season in the a...

【It's not about the emperor of the Mongel Empire】 Genghis Khan is a barbecue of mutton, lamb, and vegetables. It's one of Hokkaido specialties. Mutton and lamb are not so generally eaten in Japan. There are many Japanese people who don...

【Ramen is the expression of Japanese people's local pride】 The most popular Japanese noodle dish is definitely “Ramen.” Nobody would argue against it. These days, Japanese Ramen restaurants open even in Manhattan. For your information,...

【We Hokkaido people reach enlightenment by clearing snow】 Nothing can stay the same. This is very famous Buddhist terminology, meaning “Life is fleeting and empty.” Even on weekend, I always wake up very early and leave home before six...

【Asahikawa, Hokkaido, it's the city of rivers】 This is the central station of our hometown, Asahikawa, seen from due south. The two bridges are still new, built about 10 years ago. In the days without the two bridges, the city center w...