Some of you might love samurai and ninja since you were kids and want to have samurai and ninja experience in Japan. Great News!! Maikoya offers the place where you can experience both samurai and ninja. It is a dream location for those who love samurai and ninja. Let me share this great experience with・・・
Archive List for 2019
Best Geisha Experience in Kyoto!Enjoy tea ceremony with a real Geisha
I experienced the tea ceremony with a geisha at Maikoya in Kyoto. I’ve always wanted to see a real geisha,but meeting geisha is not easy for even locals because of the strict rule called “Ichigen-san okotowari(invitation-only)”. However,Maikoya offers the place where you can experience the tea ceremony with a real geisha. Here, you can meet・・・
Local tells Top 10 Healthy Japanese Foods!Try to consume these items!
The Japanese on average live longer than any other population in the world. Our cuisine is known to be one critical element of such long life expectancy. Many medical and health practitioners world wide study Japanese cuisine and its ingredients. There are many ingredients unique to Japan or the Asian region that make our cuisine・・・
Local tells Top 5 Cooking Classes in Osaka!Learn how to cook Japanese food
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Osaka is known as the central kitchen of Japan. The region is full of dishes popular not only in Japan but world wide. You may be familiar with some of these dishes. Takoyaki (grilled bowls with octopus inside), okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), kushikatsu (deep fried meat and vegetables on skewers)…. Does・・・
Local tells Top 5 Kawadoko Restaurants in Kyoto!Feel the cool breeze in summer
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! In this article, I will introduce you to a type of restaurant perfect for the upcoming summer season, “kawadoko restaurant.” Kawadoko, literally translated as “river floor,” is a type of dining experience where restaurants build a platform/floor directly over or next to a river so that customers can enjoy the cooling・・・
Local tells Top 10 Thing to Do in Namba,Osaka !Don’t miss out these spots!
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Namba is a southern entry to Osaka and one of the major entertainment areas along with Umeda. The area is developed around Namba station which serves major railways as well as bus lines. There are many dining and shopping options in the area and one of the popular spots to visit・・・
Local tells Top 10 Things to Do in Umeda!Enjoy entertainment area in Osaka!
Umeda is a major commercial and entertainment area in Osaka. It is also a transportation hub of the northern part of Osaka. I am sure most of the tourists who come to Osaka will pass by here. It is a great place if you are looking to go for shopping, looking for something yummy or・・・