Category: Japan

Articles about Japan’s food and culture

Japan’s Christmas: Weird and Wonderful

mlefood, December 22, 2023December 22, 2023

What are the quirky, delicious, and romantic things about Christmas in Japan?

mlefood, December 1, 2023January 5, 2024

What do geiko and maiko do in ozashiki, their unique tea party?

mlefood, November 24, 2023

Gion (Kyoto) glows with the sparkle of maikos and the splendor of Miyako Odori.

mlefood, November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

Kyoto is synonymous with geiko (geisha in Kyoto dialect), the mysterious artists evoking a sense of timeless elegance.

mlefood, October 20, 2023October 20, 2023

A bridge, a shrine and a stone: an interplay of art, culture, and belief on the banks of the Shirakawa River.

mlefood, October 13, 2023

The road skirting the Shirakawa River is not only beautiful but also conceals a delightful sweet shop.

mlefood, October 6, 2023October 8, 2023

Along the banks of the Shirakawa River in Kyoto, a world of enchantment awaits. The first one is a majestic temple: Chion-in.

mlefood, September 8, 2023October 20, 2023

Big surprise in a Japanese hotel and some mysteries in Japan.

mlefood, September 1, 2023October 8, 2023

The first culture shock, first food impression and the first mystery. Curious about all my “firsts” in Japan? Keep reading!