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Meimei-an, a haven of tea culture
A short walk from Shiomi-nawate Street, hugging the castle’s northern moat, you will find Meimei-an, a tea house designed by Matsudaira Harusato, or more commonly known as Fumai-ko. The tea house...
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Things to do in Matsue: Hydrangea of June
With the peak season of the rose and peony flower having just passed, and the high-probability of rain due to it being the rainy season at the moment, you might not be so inclined to go flower viewing...
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Foods to beat the summer heat!
While ice-cream and cool beverages may be ideal for cooling down when the temperatures soar, they don’t quite amount to a proper meal. That’s when chilled buckwheat noodles save the day ^-^ You can...
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Places for taking a break: Cafe Cozy
Every now and then, you find a cosy little gem ^-^ This isn’t a new place, but it was my first time to stumble upon this small cafe that is set-up in a renovated Japanese home. The cafe itself is a...
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Eating out: Hibi no Kate (Macrobiotic-vegan Cafe Restaurant)
In Japan, where vegetarianism and other ways of eating such as in the western world still remain a little in the dark, it’s not uncommon for vegetarians (let alone vegans or people with other dietary...
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Let the noodles flow!
And flowing they were at the summer restaurant beside Kumai Waterfall in Matsue, where they set up shop during the hot summer months to serve chilled somen, a thin wheat noodle, continually flowing in...
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Shimanekko Goods
“Yuru chara” is the nickname of the Yurui mascot characters that are adorable and loved by everyone. They resemble a Disney like character and get the attention, dedication and loyalty of the people...
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A cafe in the midst of fields, in the city!
Fukushima Cafe, a renovated Japanese house turned cafe, located in Oba district of Matsue City is the perfect escape from city life and modern restaurants and cafes. I’ve introduced Fukushima Cafe HERE...
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Grape picking in Izumo
The first grape culture in Japan dates back to the 12th century, when a wild grapevine bearing good fruit bunches was found in Yamanashi. The vine was apparently not native to the land, suggesting...
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Braving the typhoon weather for that unmistakable taste of …
Braving the typhoon weather for that unmistakable taste of fresh from the boat fish and crab, served on a bed of succulent rice, seasoned with locally produced soy sauce and accompanied by a cup of hot...
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A must try, that never gets old!
For people visiting the Izumo and Matsue region for the first time, I always recommend trying soba, the local specialty. While you can get soba (buckwheat noodles) throughout Japan, in other regions it...
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Eating at Ristorante Muga
Ristorante Muga (無我: lit. selflessness) is a new Italian restaurant that opened in August of this year, serving innovative Italian dining using local seasonal produce. The restaurant is attached to...
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Another day, another kaisen don …
This post goes out to all my hungry readers out there, all the foodies who stumble across this blog, and for anyone feeling a little peckish and wants to enjoy a feast for the eyes. Today’s restaurant...
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Plum tree yeast leavened charcoal bread…with pine nuts
Yes, you read that correctly. While the ingredients might seem a bit odd, they actually make for a great flavoured bread! The dough is blended with yeast from the plum tree flower (sourced in Iwami,...
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Winter crab season
One of the seasonal delicacies harvested from the Sea of Japan, is the Matsuba crab. Crabs that are caught in the Sea of Japan are called Zuwai crabs, and the male Zuwai crabs are called Matsuba crabs....
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Tera-Marché (寺マルシェ) at Junko-ji Temple
I was taking a walk around Matsue one day last month, snapping some pictures, and came across this interesting event! I picked up a pamphlet on my way in, and learned that it is a community development...
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