Hiking Japan Mountains

If you are a hiking enthusiast, you would have heard of Hyaku Meizan (百名山) One Hundred Famous Japanese Mountains. It was made famous by a Japanese Writer with a collection of 100 mountains in Japan. Yamanobori (山登り) Hiking enthusiast make it a challenge to conquer all the one hundred peaks. I find that whenever I am looking for hiking a Japanese Mountain as part of my travel ryotei (旅程) itinerary, Japan Gazetteer offers good info on where to stay and what to expect from the hiking trip. There are also plenty of...

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Noodles in Japan: What To Eat (Part 3)

さぬきうどん (Sanuki Ramen) Sanuki Udon Soul food of Kagawa Prefecture. Resilient udon with Iriko soup. Soft and smooth sensation are just simply amazing. 徳島ラーメン (Tokushima Ramen) Tokushima Ramen Brown soup with tonkatsu soy sauce. Normally topped with pork belly, bean sprout, Welsh onion and raw egg. Thick and sweet taste. ちゃんぽん (Chanpon)  Chanpon Soup made out of boiled pork ribs and chicken bones. Resilient thick noodles. What makes it special is the wide variety of ingredients used including pork,...

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Noodles in Japan: What To Eat (Part 2)

味噌煮込みうどん (Miso Nikomi Udon) Miso Nikomi Udon Uses a miso called Hacchoumiso. Thick and strong taste. Spongy noodles simmered in a ceramic port. Served hot. Delicacy from Aichi Prefecture. 富士宮やきそば (Fujinomiya Yaki Soba) Fujinomiya Yaki Soba What makes it different from the normal soba is the sponginess of the noodle. Fried with lard. Mixed with meat and pickled ginger. Delicacy from Shizuoka Prefecture. 伊勢うどん (Ise Udon) Ise Udon Iriko and sea tangle soup stock blended with Tamari soy sauce. Gives...

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Noodles in Japan: What to eat (Part 1)

Noodles is my favourite food in Japan. The taste, accompanying ingredients, size of noodles, and soup vary across the different regions in Japan. This post introduces some of the signature noodles across every prefecture in Japan. 喜多方ラーメン (Kitakata Ramen) Kitakata Ramen Local ramen from Kitakatashi, Fukushima Prefecture. Refreshing soy sauce flavor. Thick ramen texture.  盛岡冷麺 (Morioka Reimen)  Morioka Reimen 冷麺 reimen means cold noodles. Iwate prefecture delicacy. Noodles are bouncy....

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