SAKE TO ME: THE ART OF DRINKING SAKE

Sake (酒; pronounced “sah-keh” not “sock-ee”) is a drink that has been made in Japan for thousands of years. It is relatively unknown in the US, although a few varieties are starting to pop up in some restaurants and groceries stories. All across Japan there are sake breweries, dozens of different brands, and sake festivals. And […]

3 DAYS OF HIKING AND BIKING THE BEST OF KANSAI

Located in the middle of Japan, the Kansai region includes of two of the country’s most visited cities: Kyoto and Osaka. Kyoto is a city steeped with Japanese culture and history. This previous capital city is known for its shrines and temples as there is almost one on every corner– with 17 of them being registered UNESCO Heritage […]