Articles #540
What does a sumo wrestler eat?
Like Bolshoi dancersOne of the most striking things when you walk into a sumo-beya is watching a sumo wrestler warm up and prepare for battle. That...
Momiji, the Japanese passion for autumn
Here we come to hunt colorsWhen Antony Vivaldi composed 'Fall' , he knew very well what he wrote: time of joy, of harvest, of tight seeds that end up...
15 Untranslatable Expressions That Will Make You Fall Even More In Love With Japan
You'll want to pack your bags!"I am of the opinion that Japanese culture and traditions are so unique and special because of its long history of isolation...
Cooking with Yoka Kamada from Yokaloka: how to prepare a tuna chirashi
In Yokaloka, the chirashi looks like thisFalse Japanese Cuisine Myth #1: The Japanese don't just eat sushi. False myth number 2: There are many more...
Cooking with John Husby of Chuka Ramen Bar: how to prepare an authentic tori paitan ramen
Ramen tori paitan from Chuka Ramen BarAfter touring various Japanese restaurants in Madrid to taste the best of Japanese cuisine in the capital, learn...
Emerging Food Powers IV: Tokyo
Okonomiyaki, the Japanese omeletteChina, by itself, is incomprehensible. To the enormous variety of culinary styles that are concentrated in Asia, we...
Nice in 10 steps from the beach to the ski resort
Nice, fun and dynamic1. THE OLD CITYBe careful and don't get disoriented. yes you are in France , but walking through old Nice, you will have to remember...
Four days and 1,440 pages through Renaissance Tuscany
A trip through Tuscany accompanied by three booksI don't know about the others, but for me, Literature and History make me want to travel. Beyond the...
Welcome to Seoul, the cosmetic capital of planet Earth
Seoul is the perfect destination for cosmetic loversNobody prepares you for what you are going to find in **Seoul**. They prepare you, but you don't...
The world's busiest air route is to a place you've never heard of
Jeju IslandWhen you talk about “the busiest air route” we can't help but think of crowded flights between New York and London, for example . But it...
Introduction to Korean cuisine
Balance is also present in the Korean table“Since tradition, Koreans have considered people as a part of nature, so must be respected and maintained...
What to do in the city of sin: It's Vegas, Baby!
It's Vegas, Baby!1. MANDALAY BAY BEACHWhat doesn't Vegas have? in their hotels The Strip There is no lack of swimming pools of all kinds, but one of...