Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Uji is a beautiful city situated between Kyoto city and Nara city, packed with deep culture, world-known tourist spots, such as Byodoi-in Temple and Mampuku-ji Temple. Uji is also known internationally for their matcha tea, being one of the top premium green tea production areas in Japan. There are many tea・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Matcha is powdered green tea leaves that are specially grown and processed. Usually it is grown in shades for a while before its harvest to increase the amount of amino acids thus the depth of flavors and sweetness. Matcha is usually used for tea ceremonies and now also have been consumed・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Ramen has become the world known “street food” of Japan and the next is … Udon. You start to see the popular Japanese Udon chain restaurants overseas. Along with ramen, you definitely want to try udon while you are in Kyoto! As matter of fact, udon and soba are considered to・・・
Do you have troubles to make reservations for restaurants in Japan due to a language barrier? Great news! My Concierge Japan which is located in Kobe can help you to make reservations for restaurants in Japan on behalf of you. What is My Concierge Japan?→Please visit here Here’s the list of the best restaurants in・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Gion is one of the hanamachi (geisha district) in Kyoto. Gion has been successful in retaining the traditional machiya (the townhouses of traditional style) and teahouses where geisha host their guests. Strolling the picturesque Gion gives you the feeling of being transported back to the old Japanese days of geisha, which・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! One of your “To Dos” in Kyoto must be wearing kimono and stroll around the traditional town of Kyoto. You would actually see many tourists walking around in Kyoto wearing Kimono, and you might have notice that some rented kimono look slightly “off” compared to the ones worn by maiko or・・・
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! If you are in Japan, there is no way but for you to sample Japanese premium beef. Branded beef or wagyu, Japanese beef are now known worldwide as one of the best. Their marbling and flavors are unlike others. Though the steak and beef culture are more recent ones in Japan,・・・
