Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Born and raised in Colorado where my caffeine cravings were soothed with a Bakhti Chai, I had to find a new source when I came to Japan. Vending machines and stores were bursting with more kanji-covered drinks than temples in Kyoto, but not a chai to be […]
Food & Drink
My quest for a Michelin-starred bowl of ramen noodles
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The 2015 edition of Michelin’s notorious guide to the very best restaurants and hotels in Tokyo went on sale this December 5th. As always, it was widely covered in local news and generally makes a splash internationally because Tokyo consistently has the most starred restaurants of any […]
Secret Kyoto: The temple with a hidden bar
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Zen Garden
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Many temples and shrines in Kyoto are worth a visit after dark. Kiyomizu-dera has an impressive “light up” show, where huge light beams of various colours are pointed high into the night sky. The brightly lit Yasuka Shrine in Gion is very popular and photogenic at night. […]
Japan: A Pescetarian’s Paradise
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having dietary requirements when visiting Japan can add extra challenges to your holiday, but with the help of your travel consultant, tour leader or guide, and Info-Pack you should still be able to have a delicious time in Japan, no matter what you eat; vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian […]
Japanese vending machine bottled bliss
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! John McMillen returned to the Boulder office in Colorado after his jaunt to Japan. It was hot work and John made it his mission to try most of the drinks that you’ll find in some of the many vending machines in Japan. There are a lot of […]
Ramen hunting – Tokyo Ramen Street
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan is well-known for its various culinary delights and, bar sushi, none is as popular as ramen. To get an expert’s opinion on ramen in Japan, we asked Brian of Ramen Adventures to give us a few tips for top ramen shops in Tokyo. This is an […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japan is well-known for its various culinary delights and, bar sushi, none is as popular as ramen. To get an expert’s opinion on ramen in Japan, we asked Brian of Ramen Adventures to give us a few tips for top ramen shops in Tokyo. This is an […]