I discovered that sign inside a bus stop shelter in Yuugashima, Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka Prefecture! “Beware of the Wild Boars!” It’s not a joke! Mind...
Shizuoka Mirin Tasting: Sugii Brewery-Asukayama This is the very first time I felt compelled to write a tasting report on a Shizuoka mirin (cooking sweet...
Shizuoka Beer Tasting: Gotemba Koogen Brewery-Tamori Cup Beer Since I wrote this article in 2013, Gotemba changed a lot and the brews also quite increased...
French white asparaguses with Italian Summer Truffles at Solio! Asparaguses have been a favorite at Japanese, French and Italian Restaurants in Japan and Shizuoka for...
Service: Pro and very friendly Equipment & Facilities: Great overall cleanliness and superb washroom Prices: Reasonable Strong points: Fresh local ingredients whenever possible. Both traditional...
August usually sees some extraordinary limited brews taken out some secret nook of breweries for the utter pleasure of sake lovers in pursuit of unusual...
Service: Pro and very friendly Equipment & Facilities: Great overall cleanliness and superb washroom Prices: Reasonable Strong points: Fresh local ingredients whenever possible. Both traditional...
Service: Excellent and very friendly. Facilities: Great cleanliness overall. Superb washroom (mouthwash and toothpicks provided!)! Prices: Reasonable to slightly expensive, very good value. Strong points:...
