Kobe Beef Experience: In my 2 decades in Japan, I’ve been lucky enough to eat Kobe beef in Kobe on several occasions. When I first arrived, I had no idea Japan had such amazing beef. In my mind, it was mainly seafood that Japan was famous for. But whatever you eat, you cannot beat where […]

When i first came to Japan, I had no idea that Japanese curry was even a thing. To me, a curry was Indian and something you ate with a naan. It was not for a couple of months of being here that I tried the Japanese version. And now, I have a thing for the […]

If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, then you’ve probably heard of dishes like sushi, ramen, and tempura. However, there’s one Japanese dish that is not as well-known outside of Japan but is a must-try for anyone visiting. It’s called Monjayaki. I’ll cover all about this unusual dish and share a video of it being […]

Back when I first arrived in Japan I could have done with a Japanese sake for beginners guide.  Alas, back then it was trial and error. Even thinking about my first sake hangover makes me break out in a bad sweat. Years later I was drinking with the president of Fujitsu (showing off) and he […]

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 […]