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Learn how to choose the right Japanese knife—Santoku, Gyuto, or Deba—and keep it sharp. This guide covers blade types, steel materials, whetstone sharpening, and daily care.
Odoridako in Dotonbori serves takoyaki with a whole baby octopus in each ball. A must-try Osaka street food with stunning visuals and fresh taste.
Learn how to make matcha at home with this beginner-friendly guide. From choosing the right tools to whisking techniques, discover how to enjoy authentic Japanese green tea.
Umeda Shibachika: Osaka food hall 1 min from Hankyu Station. Trending Japanese, Western, Chinese, and Korean restaurants loved by locals.
Kofu Castle features stone walls over 14 meters high and panoramic Mt. Fuji views from the tower base. Your guide to highlights, walking routes, and seasonal attractions.
See authentic 400-year-old stone walls from Kofu Castle, preserved in a government building basement. Free admission in Yamanashi.
Tetsudo Jinja, or railway shrines, are unique to Japan. Built to pray for safe travel or honor railway workers, these shrines dot the country. Learn their history and locations.
Perched 60 meters above Hakata Station, Hakata Tetsudo Shrine is a rooftop sanctuary in Fukuoka where travelers pray for safe journeys.
Nanzoin Temple features the world's largest bronze Buddha. Enter the 41m statue, explore the Seven Lucky Gods tunnel, and hear the priest's lottery jackpot legend.
Kushida Shrine is Fukuoka's guardian shrine, home to the Yamakasa festival. Explore its 1,300-year history, sacred ginkgo trees, and year-round festival floats.