How I Relearned To Sharpen A Knife At Hamonoya Hirai In Kyoto
As someone who cooks a whole lot, I’m embarrassed at how infrequently I sharpen my knives. It’s mostly an afterthought, and I’m sure my technique could be improved.
6 Things To Know Before Buying A Japanese Knife 2025 Guide
If you’re looking to buy a Japanese knife for yourself or as a gift anyone can appreciate, I promise you will save a lot of time in the shops by learning a bit about the different types of Japanese knives available ahead of time.
The Complete 2025 Guide To Japanese Knife Shopping In Kyoto
If you’re looking to buy a good quality and authentic Japanese knife while in Kyoto, this comprehensive guide built from my own experience exploring the many different knife shops in town will help simplify the process and point you in the right direction.
The New 2025 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Strategy Guide + Best Viewing Spots
For years, I always planned my visits to Tokyo and Japan outside the cherry blossom season window between late March and April.
When To Use Klook To Book Things In Japan?
There’s no doubt that you’ve come across a company called Klook when doing your research in Japan. Travel blogs recommend them and plenty of people who have returned will offer some advice on Facebook groups involving using Klook to buy Shinkansen tickets or to book DisneySea or Universal tickets.
The Foodie’s Guide To Build The Perfect Nokke-Don In Aomori
If you are a true foodie traveling to Japan, you know the best food experiences are rarely found on TikTok. Leave those long lines for the masses.
Aomori Winter Activities: 8 Unique Experiences To Do In Aomori
Aomori was only supposed to be a short stop at the end of winter adventure in Hokkaido where I’d catch my flight back to Tokyo.
Tsugaru Railways Winter Stove Train: Step-By-Step Guide From Aomori and Hirosaki 2025
For me, the Tsugaru Railways train near Aomori, Japan, is one of those beautiful relics of a bygone era whose continued operation is something any traveler can appreciate.
Noboribetsu Onsen: The 2025 Companion Guide To Hokkaido’s Hell Valley
On my latest trip to Japan, I traveled to Hokkaido and the northernmost parts of Honshu, in search of unique onsen (“hot springs”) bathing experiences.
