https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/home daily 1.0 2019-05-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b55e485f950b71441d7c330/1549484602846/IMG_7538.jpg Home - Wakayama Adventures Biking around Miyajima Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bad24f6a4222fbdf7327e92/1539702120908/IMG_3526.jpg Home - Japanese Concepts It is polite to pour your guest's drink for him/her. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c5b3e21c83025ca9dd94b2e/1549484629644/IMG_4035.jpg Home - Wakayama Cafe Tour https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bad232453450af3ec305308/1539280473128/IMG_2128.jpg Home - Japanese Manners https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8c386770a6adae1d31c1bf/1539702103468/nikkokaisekibreakfast.jpg Home - Japanese Cuisine Breakfast in Nikko, a mountain resort outside of Tokyo https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c0828714fa51a552315d0af/1551303510504/IMG_1232.jpg Home - Wakayama Dining Wak https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/wakayama-adventures daily 0.75 2019-10-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c4f86e90ebbe897d9ed626f/1557173538912/IMG_4015.jpg Wakayama Adventures - Kushimoto https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6cbc86b8a045ca67a7542d/1557173255890/ Wakayama Adventures - Koyasan Tucked away in the sacred mountains and forests of Wakayama are the ancient pilgrimage trails of the Kumano Kodo and the venerated Buddhist retreat of Koyasan. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b5e2ed370a6addd33e18417/1557173212735/IMG_6227.jpg Wakayama Adventures - Shirahama Situated on Japan’s largest peninsula, Wakayama stretches along 600 km of rugged coastline offering numerous opportunities for kayaking, fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving, and whale watching. Wakayama is also a centre for geothermal hot springs with hundreds of hot springs which have been attracting visitors since ancient times. Shirahama is a popular hot spring destination. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b5e2e6903ce64f3c84478f7/1549740373922/IMG_3579.jpg Wakayama Adventures - Arida Famous for its fragrant oranges, persimmons, and pickled plums, the Wakayama region is known as the “Fruit Kingdom”, but it is also famous for it fresh seafood, natural beauty, and breathtaking vistas. Since ancient times, Arida has been known for its juicy mikan oranges. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b5e44b1352f53124f81f829/1548707539154/IMG_6335.jpg Wakayama Adventures - Yuasa Wakayama is an ancient source of many culinary specialties including the world’s most delicious soy sauce which originated hundreds of years ago in Yuasa. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc511b47817f77208e2f80d/1557175245820/ Wakayama Adventures - Kii Katsuura The Wakayama coastline is a treasure trove of scenic fishing villages known for their fresh seafood and seaweed. Radiating up from these coastal towns, into the forests and mountains beyond, are the pilgrimage routes of the Kumano Kodo dotted with ancient temples and shrines. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5cbaa0ae9140b76d01615d0b/1557173887155/ Wakayama Adventures - Wakayama Wakayama Castle https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/wakayamacity daily 0.75 2019-04-20 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c631d2d71c10ba19d15442a/1549999410076/DSC_0669.jpg Wakayama City Beach along the coastline outside of https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc78bc21c67c67ee395b0f/1543274836774/IMG_1136.jpg Wakayama City Tama Station https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc7f6c758d461736704883/1543274968117/IMG_1329.jpg Wakayama City The original Tama passed away, but there is a replacement https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bf726d7b8a045b4c0079cfe/1543264479929/IMG_2818.jpg Wakayama City View of castle from Museum Cafe https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc5bd2352f53289fa780d6/1543265281542/IMG_2819.jpg Wakayama City Colourful Autumn leaves decorate the castle grounds https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bff002170a6adc1eac73dab/1543438482017/wakayamaJR.jpg Wakayama City Wakayama JR Station with Kintetsu Department store and MIO shopping mall. In front of the station is a Taxi stand and Bus terminal https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc6160c2241b63352dd458/1543266737078/IMG_2817.jpg Wakayama City Quirky interior of BringBookStore Cafe https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc7a788e5e5f005d6738d32/1539811248342/DSC_0940.jpg Wakayama City The scenic coastline of Wakaoura Bay https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bf7236e21c67c5581cd377c/1542924248788/IMG_3673.jpg Wakayama City Wakaura Fishing Village https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc7a6251905f460af61b87b/1539810863144/DSC_0834.jpg Wakayama City Writing messages to Buddha at Kimiidera Temple https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bf7241689858391639687c5/1543436101355/IMG_2824.jpg Wakayama City The view of Wakayama City from the Castle 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Wakayama City Kimiidera Temple in the Autumn https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc7ab11e4966b9c8442cd8e/1543265497747/IMG_3888.jpg Wakayama City The castle’s moat in the spring https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc7ac81ae6cf903ebe3119/1543273241624/ Wakayama City The quiet port town of Kada https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bf7291cf950b75bc4a3a836/1543440646951/IMG_2815.jpg Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc75fc4fa51a5094563422/1543271938931/IMG_0502.jpg Wakayama City The back streets of Kada https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc62ea8985832a7f437764/1543268293461/IMG_0630.jpg Wakayama City Figurines of frogs share space with miniature Buddhas https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc62cc2b6a28d6271190fd/1543268269365/IMG_0633.jpg Wakayama City Awashima-Jinja Shrine https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfef3c91ae6cf07cccbf867/1543435325930/IMG_1556.jpg Wakayama City Wakayama is famous for mikans (mandarin oranges) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc773c88251bd5ed980992/1543273438526/IMG_0494.jpg Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bf72875cd8366a6d9dc9f8a/1543264500442/IMG_2816.jpg Wakayama City Delicious lunch serving kabocha squash soup and hamburg with demi place sauce… https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bf713198a922de88ebd4a26/1542920022121/IMG_1552.jpg Wakayama City Stunning vermillion contrasts with the polished wood https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bf72adff950b75bc4a3be33/1543265548943/IMG_2823.jpg Wakayama City Elementary school children admiring the Autumn chrysanthemums https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc7a4e224a69455202eacaa/1542919996930/IMG_5080.jpg Wakayama City Natural stair master leading up to Kimiidera Temple https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c63217eeef1a1a303ea41a7/1550000527892/IMG_6261.jpg Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5cbaa2b36e9a7f58b4a73a5f/1555735411845/IMG_4523.jpg Wakayama City Wakayama in the spring - photo by Ryo Kusama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc79214ae237fabfd7bd01/1543273395180/IMG_0632.jpg Wakayama City The blue fish train to Kada https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfc78a4352f538ee4a97aa5/1543274616595/IMG_1121.jpg Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bfeffacc2241bf97a421456/1544025971064/wakayamafishmarket.jpg Wakayama City https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/yuasa daily 0.75 2019-01-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bff0dd14ae237e69575baaa/1543441917451/IMG_6324.jpg Yuasa Diverse styles of lanterns https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bff0e7d4d7a9c81d175b0b6/1543442054783/IMG_6312.jpg Yuasa https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bff0febaa4a990561357997/1543442423542/IMG_6338.jpg Yuasa https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bff0e1b032be492c75b1088/1543615821946/IMG_6293.jpg Yuasa Different flavours of soy sauce https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bff0c3bc2241b91e8172d60/1543441469528/IMG_8070.jpg Yuasa Soy Sauce Factory in Yuasa https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bff0fb3352f53b36fe4de80/1543442394972/IMG_6335.jpg Yuasa https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c1abc261ae6cfd95620b933/1545255982505/IMG_6315.jpg Yuasa 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https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/5c46559b4ae23787ae49dba9/5c4f7607cd8366955de88b67/1548711463461/IMG_4111.jpg Shirahama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8d6225cd8366d4a0223853/1535992365235/DSC_1021_2.jpg Shirahama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b64d19b0e2e722d04f1bb39/1535993339663/IMG_6122.jpg Shirahama Excited to relax in the hot spring resort of Shirahama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b64cf2c2b6a28dd4aa3c61c/1533333307689/IMG_6232.jpg Shirahama Freshly caught Ayu fish https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8d60e01ae6cf1d7df9f99f/1535992043285/DSC_0983+%281%29.jpg Shirahama Summer Sandcastle Exhibition - this one features Totoro, beloved animation character https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8d6030898583fbc6c40c95/1535991943816/DSC_0910_2.jpg Shirahama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8d62054d7a9cd1f8f38f2f/1535992337456/DSC_0962.jpg Shirahama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c4627fe03ce64e2d215cb67/1548101645322/ Shirahama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c462a0e898583fc9a9516b1/1548102173403/IMG_6116.jpg Shirahama Outdoor hot spring at Infinito Hotel and Spa, with lovely views of Shirahama and the Pacific Ocean https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b64cfc56d2a73e457bd4f05/1533333464718/IMG_6231.jpg Shirahama Assorted fresh fish: tuna, ikura, and uni https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b64d3d288251b8ef7d42c1c/1533334497579/IMG_6227.jpg Shirahama Shirahama (White Beach) in October https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/arida daily 0.75 2019-01-30 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b956c8f562fa717cda52689/1536519319335/DSC_0440.jpg Arida Sweet and juicy Arida mikan oranges https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c520dca7ba7fc30437b3789/1548881357176/IMG_3985.jpg Arida Pampas grass (photo by Ryo Kusama) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b956aed758d46c12373c81f/1536518895166/cosmos-335x223.jpg Arida Thousands of colourful cosmos blanket Mt. Washigamine https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c52051c2b6a284e8e9df647/1548879147400/IMG_3990.jpg Arida The bright red Zaobashi contrasts vividly with the verdant forests of Arida (photo by Ryo Kusama) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c520497758d46a5bf757fe7/1548879020585/IMG_3991.jpg Arida A stunning view of Arida's Terraced Rice Fields (photo by Ryo Kusama) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c520da5c2241b2a4b9238a0/1548881332480/ Arida Lovely view of Oishi Kogan Plateau (photo by Ryo Kusama) https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/kayasan daily 0.75 2018-10-16 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/kumano-kodo daily 0.75 2019-01-23 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8574b6032be47c46dad855/1535476635165/DSC_0574_2.jpg koyasan https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b857bf7c2241b60703e5b8f/1544653574638/DSC_0583_2.jpg koyasan Spring azaleas in bloom https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8575231ae6cf44370796d4/1544653781220/DSC_0579.jpg koyasan Velvety moss slowly envelopes ancient stone lanterns and tombstones https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b85f534aa4a99e19d340980/1535505725189/IMG_6949.jpg koyasan Typical shojin ryori featuring vegetable hot pot with tofu https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b857ec58a922d902d450129/1535475402780/manygods.jpg koyasan Bibs and caps are donated by parents who have lost children https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b857b0b352f536146d15568/1535474456478/DSC_0593_2.jpg koyasan This Jizo statue has rosy cheeks and lips https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b862d88aa4a99e19d360f83/1535520149911/koyasan+house+4.jpg koyasan Family summer home https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b857d896d2a7365b4310434/1535475126165/DSC_0569_2.jpg koyasan The temples are protected by giant cedar trees https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b862c06f950b7b16b7bed8b/1544653538744/DSC_0594_2.jpg koyasan Massive cedars and pines tower over 200,000 tombs and gravestones https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b857b9021c67c42571ead42/1535474588443/DSC_0605.jpg koyasan Stone lanterns light up the entrance to Okunoin at dusk https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b862dee562fa79202ba6fb9/1535520253859/ koyasan Lovely koi pond with traditional landscaping https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8574434ae237ae06e7d406/1535472719325/DSC_0560_2.jpg koyasan https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c1188ec88251badf333be8a/1544653257598/IMG_4834.jpg koyasan Traditional outfit of the pilgrims https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/what-is-japanese-dining-etiquette daily 0.75 2019-05-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bbfb7ae71c10b3c11092f1e/1539291092762/IMG_6265.jpg What is Japanese Dining Etiquette? Home-cooked lunch prepared by a friend in Wakayama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bbfb8e30d92973e66aa2b96/1539644018884/soba3.jpg What is Japanese Dining Etiquette? A bowl of nutritious buckwheat soba eaten along the ancient walking route of the Nakasendo https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/what-are-the-principles-of-japanese-food daily 0.75 2019-05-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b590d89352f5370d4ff6af5/1532562958982/david-edelstein-668768-unsplash.jpg What are the Principles of Japanese Food? Five tiered pagoda with stunning view of Mount Fuji https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b590eb2562fa7a4179940e4/1532563136794/IMG_6265.jpg What are the Principles of Japanese Food? Home cooked meal at friend's home in Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b591703575d1f07aaf69143/1532565266743/Nikkokaiseki.jpg What are the Principles of Japanese Food? Traditional Kaisei meal in Nikko https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b590e67575d1f07aaf53680/1557518757589/wakayamalunchjapan.jpg What are the Principles of Japanese Food? Lunch at Wa Terrace in Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b59103bf950b7844b1c4fa9/1532563529316/arimaryokanbreakfast.jpg What are the Principles of Japanese Food? Breakfast in private inn at Arima Onsen https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b591270352f5370d40030c8/1557518723941/wakayamalunch.jpg What are the Principles of Japanese Food? Lunch at Marina City Hotel in Wakayama City https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/what-are-common-japanese-herbs-and-seasonings daily 0.75 2019-05-14 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b897a57b8a045455047b85c/1535922269980/sashimi+.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Shiso used as a garnish for sashimi served in a bowl made of ice https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8975a86d2a73aba262f485/1535735311511/colors-fresh-fresh-vegetables-977890.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Kaiware is delicate but filled with zest https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b89737e1ae6cfb082aa318c/1535922233745/blur-close-up-depth-of-field-518468.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Easy to grow shiso https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8aadc4c2241bd6c2c0cb6c/1535922180468/alysa-tarrant-525995-unsplash.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Tea made from herbs and flowers https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b888fb26d2a73548a4004cf/1535922153879/DSC_0686_2.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Takikomi gohan (rice cooked with added ingredients) topped with sansho https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8c4e950ebbe8ab9ffe099e/1535921974117/DSC_0702.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Chrysanthemum leaves used to flavour nabemono https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8973f68a922de9f33ae5fc/1535922101270/asian-food-bowl-chopsticks-628776.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Sashimi garnished with purple and green kaiware while mistuba tops the soup https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b89a8302b6a286922846b1d/1535748221578/IMG_8962.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b897727b8a045a9a7d8869e/1535735702115/DSC_0398.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Umeboshi flavoured with Akajiso blossoms https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8aa88c6d2a7323d921aba1/1535922199008/IMG_6052.jpg What are Common Japanese Herbs and Seasonings? Chawan Mushi flavoured with Mitsuba https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/what-are-seasonal-foods-in-japan daily 0.75 2019-05-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b87173203ce64283029e729/1535656471716/chestnuts.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Chestnuts in all their Autumn glory https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b886cae032be4464ba891f5/1535667461399/DSC_0397.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Traditional umeboshi https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8703bcaa4a9942e2245ded/1535663018022/DSC_0631.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Cherry Blossom shaped Wagashi, a traditional sweet eaten with green tea https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8860058a922d156a7cea56/1535664220303/bento-chopsticks-cuisine-884596.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? White rice topped with a red umeboshi brings to mind the Japanese flag https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b883ec789858313705f27b0/1535655626762/IMG_3741.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? A profusion of strawberry themed cakes offered at Aeon Depa Chika https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8751e4aa4a99b038a75db5/1535659612647/chestnut.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Iyemon Salon in Kyoto, an upscale cafe https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b871be2352f53fb54257fe9/1535581260936/ What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Cherry blossom infused rice wrapped in cherry leaves https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b87522a562fa7972e634193/1535658779137/chestnut-rice.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b875130032be4f3974e752a/1535656080632/IMG_6099.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Strawberry Pudding with Gold Flakes at Il Bologna Restaurant, Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc51cc115fcc0d7911e703b/1539644641276/IMG_1528.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Early April Cherry Blossoms https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8863ec758d4679d3247da4/1535665182872/ochazuke.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Ume Chazuke at Mitsui Garden Hotel in Kyoto https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b7b459303ce646d8c7e8d5b/1534805404380/strawberry+cakes+.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Strawberry Shortcake, a national favourite https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8706ec0ebbe852940b142c/1535659781581/IMG_4541.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Kuri Manju from a bakery in Arima Onsen https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b7b44db8985837439744961/1535594688075/strawberry+daifoku.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Strawberry Daifoku, a springtime treat https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b870da38985838895e82aef/1535584655059/sakuratea.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b888b2d0ebbe848eb33eb68/1535675278303/DSC_0398.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Umeboshi flavoured with akajiso blossoms https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b87291eaa4a99b038a599ce/1535584594260/sakuramiscellaneous.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b870942c2241b659a9058be/1535584057868/sakurasenbei.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b870de36d2a73a31a77daad/1535589133527/IMG_3668.jpg What are Seasonal Foods in Japan? Strawberries are priced according to size, sweetness, colour, shape and flaws https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/what-are-japanese-specialties daily 0.75 2019-07-31 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b69c38a922d83cdf3586b/1533766095504/IMG_3506.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Typical Tonkatsu Lunch at Aeon Mall in Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b7e4f2b6a28cb57ffecdd/1533771364669/IMG_3973.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Prawn Kushiage served with Mehari Zushi and Miso Soup - Kumano area, Wakayama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5cace18108522943cb7d79db/1554833794916/IMG_9744.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Onigiri bought at a temple stall in Kyoto https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b90ec6d2a73a9272fb840/1533776111839/kaisekimeal.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Kaiseki Banquet served at Ryokan in Nikko https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8c48548a922d7bee9cd07b/1535920264015/DSC_0702.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Individual nabemono https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b66df032be4587353a74a/1535919137561/IMG_4448.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Chawanmushi is elevated to a higher level with Crab and Ikura https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b9435032be44a49d5fa63/1535919339031/Soba.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Soba eaten on the Nakasendo, - Ancient Pilgrimage Route from Tokyo to Kyoto https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b67a74fa51a6508888f7a/1533765549766/IMG_4899.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Deep Fried Oysters - Kaki Furai https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8c4576032be4d3b7d9453a/1535919501673/takoyaki2.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Takoyaki sold at Jazz Festival in Hiroshima City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b74483321c67c83f64f2c39/1534347330300/tempura+soba+with+onigiri.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Tempura served on top of soba with onigiri side dish https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b810670a6ad2bbcd6e8a1/1533772093496/IMG_6049.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Kakiage made with Assorted Vegetables and Seafood - Lunch at Infinito Hotel and Spa in Shirahama, Wakayama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8c3ffa0e2e725ec157edcd/1535918084756/bowl-chicken-close-up-674574.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Typical comfort food enjoyed by any age in Japan https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b8377c2241be7b9021b23/1535917757253/IMG_0786.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Special Ochazuke garnished with Seaweed, Umeboshi, and Sesame Seeds https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6e07220e2e72948003c237/1533937449358/kaitensushi.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Kaiten Sushi in Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8c4201562fa736b2f4eef8/1535918606741/IMG_3662.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Osaka style haute cuisine https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b86c82b6a28cb57004d6b/1533773578050/yuasalunch.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Udon Lunch while walking the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route in Yuasa, Wakayama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b861e352f5320830a0fbf/1533773355458/wakayamashabushabu3.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Shabu Shabu cooked in either Soy Milk or Broth with Collagen - Onyasai Restaurant, Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b95c60ebbe85effedf92b/1533777366311/Okonomiyaki4.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Delicious Osaka style Okonomiyaki https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b93e44d7a9c53e59c1375/1535917854250/Okonomiyaki.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? The seventy-eight year old restaurant owner is preparing Okonomiyaki for her guests. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5cae3458c83025772ef18924/1554920539534/IMG_2690.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Delicious Omuraisu https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b684740ec9a666c5f0890/1533765713513/IMG_4825.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Chicken Broth simmered until creamy with gelatine - Nabemono course in 250 year old Machiya in Kyoto https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8c40a0898583fbc6ba5734/1535918251693/IMG_6011.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Chicken Yakitori served in a typical Izakaya in Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b8c42ac40ec9a2651e21439/1535918819898/DSC_1188.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Kaiseki cuisine at Musashi Hotel in Shirahama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ce5c821971a183d18ecb26f/1558562857988/IMG_0460.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Satisfying Oden served at the Oden Restaurant at JR Station, Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b808b70a6ad2bbcd6e264/1535917981575/IMG_6284.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Wakayama Ramen - specialty of Marutaya Restaurant, Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b6b93624d7a9c53e59c0b0c/1533776747478/Rice-eel.jpg What are Japanese Specialties? Unagi Don (Eel on Rice) https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/what-is-the-way-of-tea daily 0.75 2019-04-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb27a2524a6942f5482a367/1538423344497/IMG_4856.jpg What is the Way of TEA? Typical Tea and Cake Shop in Uji, Japan’s Tea Capital https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb27956f4e1fcc9e149f228/1538425848521/teaandcake2.jpg What is the Way of TEA? Matcha marble pound cake https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb2b3aa9140b7394f369b81/1538438117357/IMG_4604.jpg What is the Way of TEA? Byodoin Temple was originally built as a villa over a thousand years ago. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb3b13e0d9297cfbbe63e38/1538502989463/IMG_4591.jpg What is the Way of TEA? Popular Tea Shop in Uji https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb2925aec212d83a91cf1ed/1538431294764/IMG_4592.jpg What is the Way of TEA? A variety of green tea products for sale including noodles! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb278f1b208fc0130f57ce8/1538423042858/DSC_0603.jpg What is the Way of TEA? Afternoon Tea at Kintetsu Department Store https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb2b569ec212d83a91ebb58/1538438515939/DSC_0690_2.jpg What is the Way of TEA? Bancha Tea served with mixed rice at the end of a meal https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb281ea0d9297aa8f12d777/1538425718362/IMG_4602.jpg What is the Way of TEA? Statue of Murasaki Shikibu, a noblewoman and lady-in-waiting - she wrote the world’s first novel, “The Tale of Genji” about life at court during the Heian period in 11th century Kyoto https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb27a89b208fc0130f59654/1538431492320/IMG_4597.jpg What is the Way of TEA? The fragrance of green tea as you walk through Uji is intoxicating https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb2798a0d9297aa8f1248a1/1538425822641/teaandcake.jpg What is the Way of TEA? Chocolate roll cake with Matcha Tea https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/why-is-japan-obsessed-with-food daily 0.75 2019-04-15 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/what-is-typical-street-food-in-japan daily 0.75 2019-05-15 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5b7dde37f950b78b15b3b0dc/1534975550353/chinatown7.jpg What is Typical Street Food in Japan? 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Ancient tree at Nachi Katsuura Shrine https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing daily 0.75 2019-02-26 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba95f3cf4e1fce4abfcfdff/1537826667785/DSC_0031_2.jpg Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba69e37b208fc93f03c526b/1537646147601/DSC_0531.jpg Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing An ancient cedar in Koyasan https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bb8cf80e5e5f0483de383e5/1538838423142/DSC_0370_2.jpg Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/kushimoto daily 0.75 2018-10-15 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/about daily 0.75 2019-10-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc5549ee4966b503adb7849/1557884791157/wakayamacastledusk About Wakayama Castle at dusk https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc4dd7315fcc0cf86461f31/1557884734970/nakasendo About Walking the Nakasendo - the ancient walking route between Tokyo and Kyoto https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba67bcce5e5f04d18464146/1557884713116/kaisekilunch About Lovely kaiseki lunch at Infinity Hotel Spa and Resort in Shirahama, Wakayama-ken https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bc5134f7817f77208e3107c/1557884762171/nachiwaterfallpilgrimage About Hiking the Kumano Kodo ancient pilgrimage route at Nachi Waterfall https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/day-trips-from-wakayama daily 0.75 2018-09-08 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/what-is-the-dining-etiquette-in-japan daily 0.75 2019-10-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba41d72e2c48382ef0afe53/1539281121683/ Japanese Manners - When should I take off my shoes in Japan? 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https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba6817b53450a4c3720a946/1539281205458/DSC_1179.jpg Japanese Manners - Why is being on time so important in Japan? https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/chopsticks-etiquette daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/drink-pouring daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/eating-on-the-street daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c80451df9619aefead7db4e/1551910264018/IMG_9744.jpg Eating on the Street Grilled onigiri from street seller near Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/tipping-in-japan daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/bowing-in-japan daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/taking-off-shoes daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba6b09d24a69414e2f60f9b/1537650911896/DSC_0693.jpg Taking off Shoes https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba6a651f9619abf168084dc/1537648353213/Arima-toiletwithslippers.jpg Taking off Shoes Plastic slippers must be kept in toilet area https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/wearing-a-mask daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba6a746b208fc93f03cb023/1538794645245/IMG_9064.jpg Wearing a Mask A considerate commuter! https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/being-on-time daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/being-respectful daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/onsen-etiquette daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c8039e1c830259b7d164eb9/1551907313211/IMG_4833.jpg Onsen Etiquette Private onsen in hotel at Katsuura along the Wakayama Coast https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba6ad6b9140b75763754258/1537650100744/DSC_0717+%281%29.jpg Onsen Etiquette Typical wash area in an onsen https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba6aebe419202c9a861e605/1537650650354/IMG_1956.jpg Onsen Etiquette Steam from the hot springs in Arima Onsen near Kobe https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba6ad3b08522941fe90e3a6/1537649989346/DSC_0370_2.jpg Onsen Etiquette Onsen in private hotel near Koyasan in Wakayama https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5ba6aedb24a69414e2f5ff11/1537650438904/IMG_3482.jpg Onsen Etiquette The geothermal hot springs of Arima Onsen are rich in red mineral deposits so you must rinse well after bathing https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/shrine-etiquette daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c80310cec212dcf4a049612/1551905041850/DSC_0545_2.jpg Shrine and Temple Etiquette Grand Shrine at Mie https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c803269971a183a30c93a89/1551905401010/ Shrine and Temple Etiquette Shrine in Wakaura Bay in Wakayama City https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c7f41dd085229ee1f37c839/1551843808640/IMG_4718.jpg Shrine and Temple Etiquette Shrine at Nachi Katsuura on the Wakayama Coast https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c803163104c7b7d7282c84e/1551905150112/DSC_0595_2.jpg Shrine and Temple Etiquette Temple at Koyasan https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5c803436c830259b7d15e2d7/1551905855540/IMG_4742.jpg Shrine and Temple Etiquette Part of the Temple Complex at Nachi Katsuura https://atravellingfoodieinjapan.com/why-is-japan-so-clean daily 0.75 2019-03-06 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b4397b5506fbe534a6ec62c/t/5bbfb62e085229af3d4f5fc6/1539290777242/DSC_0093+%281%29.jpg Why is Japan So Clean? 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