I’ve lived in Nagoya since January 2000, and in that time I’ve eaten at places with no English menus and no TripAdvisor listings, raised a family in a neighbourhood most visitors never reach, and watched the city change in ways no press trip could show you. This is the real answer to the question most […]
There are plenty of strange Japanese foods. Since arriving in Japan in 2000, my culinary journey has been fascinating. I started with a reluctance to eat raw fish, but over time, I’ve developed a curiosity that has led me to try almost everything. And guess what? Much of what might seem strange, scary or gross […]


