Osaka Ramen Quest
Slurp your way around the city following the Osaka Ramen Route. The post Osaka Ramen Quest appeared first on Kansai Scene Magazine.
View ArticleVegetarian-friendly Shinmachi Curry Spots
If you’re in Osaka searching for vegetarian or vegan Indian, Tibetan, and Nepali cuisine, look no further than Shinmachi. The post Vegetarian-friendly Shinmachi Curry Spots appeared first on Kansai...
View ArticleMatcha Cafes in Kansai
Sip green tea while devouring gourmet Japanese sweets in these quaint Kansai tea cafes. The post Matcha Cafes in Kansai appeared first on Kansai Scene Magazine.
View ArticleObento—Japan’s Edible Art
Where Japan’s famous lunchbox came from, and tips on making yours into a work of art. The post Obento—Japan’s Edible Art appeared first on Kansai Scene Magazine.
View ArticleFrench Dining with an Osaka Twist
Maître Renard serves fine French cuisine created from organic local ingredients with a cheeky nod to Osaka. The first hint of Maître Renard’s salute to its Osakan customer base is printed on its menu....
View ArticleThe Culinary Delights of Spring
It is no surprise that the cherry blossom should have such lasting appeal for us Japanese. After a long winter, its appearance is all the more anticipated. The splendor of the flowers at their peak,...
View ArticleTamba Gourmet Focus
The idyllic countryside and thriving artisan culture of Tamba Sasayama has long been a draw for urbanites, but more recently the area has also become a gourmet destination in its own right. The post...
View ArticleQuintessential Japanese Summer Eats
With July nearing, those of us familiar with the Japanese summer are bracing ourselves for blistering heat, the screeching of cicadas at first light, and humidity of the kind that leaves you needing a...
View ArticleFive Kyoto Cafés to chill in this Summer
Famous for its green tea and beautiful machiya townhouses, Kyoto has a booming café culture. It’s hard to walk down a street in Kyoto without stumbling upon a new hip establishment. There’s something...
View ArticleSake Notes: Deciphering the Label
Familiar with Japan or not, you will likely have encountered sake, the national drink better known as nihonshu. But despite the ubiquity of sake (yes, nihonshu or seishu are the technically correct...
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