While many associate Japan’s Edo era with the likes of Kyoto and Kanazawa, you can experience the traditional side of Japan not too far away from modern-day Tokyo. Located an hour from Tokyo Station by train, Kawagoe is a former castle town that’s commonly known as Little Edo, due to the preservation of traditional-style buildings amidst more contemporary neighbourhoods.
Here are 7 must-try experiences to make the most of your day trip to Little Edo.
It’s become a habit of mine to stock up on my favourite Japanese snacks at the duty-free shop before my flight home. Of course, this pre-flight list includes the iconic Tokyo Banana.
Originally sold exclusively in Tokyo (before a pandemic-induced sales slump forced its expansion to Osaka), this Japanese-style twinkie has become synonymous with Japan, prompting many a traveler to pick them up for their own consumption, or as omiyage for their co-workers back home.
Here is my (non-definitive) list of Tokyo Banana treats that are worth your luggage space!
I’ve a strange liking for visiting convenience stores whenever I’m out of Singapore. So when we discovered Avery-Day, a new Japanese-style konbini had opened across from KSL City Mall during a recent road trip to Johor Bahru, I couldn’t resist popping by for a look!
If you know me personally, you would know that I am a fan of the Try Guys, a four-man American comedy YouTube channel that go way back to 2014. When two of the Guys’ – Zach and Keith – came together with a Hot Box of their branded hot sauces and teas, I knew the foodie in me had to give it a try!
Fancy whipping up a little Japanese feast for your stay-home Christmas dinner? Sakana Japanese Food is here to help with DIY Sushi Kits that are ready to go!
Let your inner Japanese food goddess come to life with SAKANA Japanese Seafood’s high-quality goods delivered right to your doorstep. Founded in 1971, this Japanese seafood specialist first made its name for top-quality salmon and salmon roe in Japan, before expanding into premium seafood sourced sustainably from around the world.
Once consumed by only the Chinese emperor and the royal family, as they were believed to prolong lifespan, bird’s nest has made its way into modern Chinese families’ diets for its high nutritional value and sialic acid which contributes to good health, especially for the skin.
First Brew, a milk-alternative beverage specialist, has combined this traditional, premium ingredient with its deliciously rich almond milk, made from scratch with nan xing bei xing!
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