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When most travelers plan a trip to Japan, places like Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka usually top the list. But just a short train ride away from the capital lies Saitama—a region often overlooked, yet brimming with history, culture, and natural beauty. If you’ve ever dismissed Saitama as “just a suburb of Tokyo,” it’s time to think again. From centuries-old festivals…
Udon is one of Japan’s traditional noodle dishes. Whether served in a hot soup or cold with a side of dipping broth, the thick and chewy wheat noodles are a staple of classic Japanese cuisine. Just about anywhere you travel in the country, you can almost always count on finding an udon shop. However, if you’d like to try out…
Japanese convenience stores aren’t just handy shops with wide product selections open 24 hours a day. Of course, that alone is convenient enough. But from morning coffee to hearty lunches, light snacks, and even full-scale dinners, the range of food is so impressive that you could practically get through an entire day eating only from a convenience store. On top…