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  • 8 Must Visit Places in Tokachi, Ho...

    Ban’ei Horseracing This is the only place in the world offering such a form of horseracing. Horses weighing up to a ton (they are touted as the “world’s biggest horses”) pull an iron sleigh along an ...

  • Walk on Frozen Lake in Hokkaido

    Lake Nukabira’s surrounding terrain and sights provide for activities you can do here all year round. Contributing writer Deborah Tan shares her experience trekking through the wintry forest and on th...

  • Let’s Make Soba in Hokkaido!

    Horokanai is the largest producer of soba in Japan and during a recent visit; Oishii contributing writer Vanessa Tai had the privilege of finding out all about this beloved staple. She even got her ha...

  • All About Gunkanjima in Nagasaki

    If you’ve always found abandoned settlements hauntingly beautiful, Nagasaki’s Gunkanjima is the definitive destination for just that. Located 20 kilometers from Nagasaki, visitors are allowed on the i...

  • Noteworthy places to visit in Hokk...

    Biei-cho Blue Pond The Biei countryside is one of unparalleled beauty and tranquility. A must-visit is the Blue Pond, which is located on the left bank of the River Bieigawa. As its name suggests, t...

  • The Hidden Secrets of Northern Hok...

    Although Hokkaido is the largest of the 47 prefectures in Japan, it also remains one of the least developed parts of the country. But therein lies its charm. Spectacular scenery is spread out for mile...

  • Sado Island – The Nature’s P...

    “As a nature lover, the sights that greeted me at every turn in Sado left me at once awestruck and humbled. Suffice it so say, the highlight of my trip was the day of nature sight-seeing in Osado, the...

  • NAGASAKI’S STORY – Fri...

    As the first place in Japan to receive foreign influences, Nagasaki does indeed live up to its name as a melting pot of different cultures. For one, it is home to a museum exhibiting items demonstrati...

  • The Magical Sado Island

    Located 45 kilometres off the coast of Niigata prefecture, in the Chubu region of Japan, Sado Island is the sixth largest island in the country. It consists of two parallel mountain ranges – the Osado...

  • The Beauty of Japanese Vinegar

    Japanese vinegar is one of the five key ingredients used in Japanese cooking, and can be made from fermented rice or mixed grains. Mixed grain vinegar is usually made from corn, wheat, and other assor...

  • Sado : A Melting Pot of Cultures

    Steeped in centuries-old tradition, Sado is quite the mix bag of cultural identities that makes the island so fascinating. Join us as we travel back in time to experience the birth of Sado’s historica...

  • Best of Sado Produce

    Surrounded by the Sea of Japan and enveloped in lush green foliage, Sado Island is a treasure trove of all-year-round culinary delights. Here, we take a look at some of the finest local produce....