foodie tours and epicurean adventures

Wagashi are more than sweets. They are Japan’s edible poetry, delicate creations that capture the rhythm of the seasons and...

Tokyo is a city that reinvents itself constantly, but its food traditions hold steady. Eating sushi at a small counter...

Sake is often called Japan’s national drink, but until you have tasted it at the source you don’t realise how...

Ramen might look like a simple bowl of noodles, but in Japan it is a culture of its own. Every...

Kaiseki dining is often described as Japan’s highest culinary art. It began as a simple meal served with tea in...

If kaiseki represents refinement, street food shows Japan’s playful side. Osaka is often called the nation’s kitchen, and walking through...

Japan’s bar scene is as diverse as its food, ranging from tiny eight-seat izakaya tucked down alleys to sleek rooftop...