Being one of the oldest cities in Asia, Kyoto’s the kind of city that could have a Wendy’s across from a 1,000-year-old temple. It’s the best place to experience traditional Japanese culture at its heart. There’s so much to do in Kyoto; even if you get tired of shrines and temples, there’s also many parks…

Yotteba, a revolutionary Izakaya restaurant, has recently expanded their menu. With the recent openings of new sister locations in Sendai and Osaka Tenma in June, Yotteba now has 28 locations across Japan, as well as an international store opening on August 1st in the Philippines. Their new menu has introduced 69 new items to its menu…

Culturally, Japan is probably one of the most different countries compared to the United States. Due to this, there are many things that are important to know before visiting Japan; both in terms of laws and culturally acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. Many people are very surprised when they visit Japan, finding it vastly different than…

Japan is famous for having hundreds of thousands of matsuri (festivals) every year, and summer is no exception. These matsuri are traditional cultural events, some of them hundreds of years old. They stem from a fusion of ancient Japanese Shinto religion and Buddhism called Obon. Summer matsuri are unique, as they have often have exciting…

History Tracing its origins back to China, miso is thought to have been introduced to Japan about 1,200 or 1,300 years ago. The mixtures of beans, grains and salt was an efficient means of preservation in warmer temperatures. Originally a delicacy enjoyed only by the extremely wealthy, it became a staple for samurai, thanks to…

15 lucky winners will receive a dining voucher in Tokyo and Kansai! WINING & DINING in Tokyo is the only English-language restaurant magazine that has been published twice a year since 1992. WINING & DINING in Tokyo has three indexes, by cuisine, by area and by the name of the restaurants, making it very easy…

Japan’s second city is taking center stage as the Osaka Expo is in full swing and InterContinental Osaka is standing by to make your visit luxurious and unforgettable. With 272 rooms, suites and Residences, InterContinental Osaka is the perfect destination for families and business professionals alike. Location, location, location Conveniently situated near Osaka station in…

Summer is a great time to drink and enjoy outdoor parties! J SELECT Magazine in Tokyo looks at some of Tokyo’s more popular beer gardens.   Hawaiian Beer Garden The Oak Door Grand Hyatt Tokyo 6F, 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Tel: 03-4333-8784 Period: 6/1 (Sun)-9/30 (Tue) Seating: 6pm/6:15pm/8:15pm/8:30pm Website: https://www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp/en/restaurants/recommended/oak-door-beer-garden/ Plans: Food Plan: ¥6,600 Free-flow…