The Shizuoka Prefecture city of Mishima ranked first among municipalities nationwide in four categories for selling bulky ...

In the case of sushi chef Migaku Inaba, who came across the ocean to practice in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood, his early ...

After the cold winter comes the revitalizing spring, brimming with new life and vitality! The gradually warming weather and ...

A cherry blossom festival held here as a harbinger of early spring in the Izu Peninsula is now under way, but ironically not ...

If you’re chasing the earliest cherry blossoms in Japan, Kawazu should be at the top of your list. This charming town in the Izu Peninsula is the birthplace of the Kawazu Sakura, one of the first ...

Shizuoka is famous for it’s tea and the green rows of tea plantations make for a striking location from which to see Mt. Fuji. I was sure Mt. Fuji was stalking us. One minute, it was looming on our ...

Then the fruitiness appears, on lemons (juice + peels) and grapefruits. More sunflower oil. Also these light gin-like elements that I often have in Shizuoka, with light beer notes and a subtle ...

Brocken Jr. in "Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix 2" (VG) (Japanese) Brocken Jr. in "Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix MAX" (VG) (Japanese) Brocken Jr. in "Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix" (VG) (Japanese ...

Even though February is still cold, it marks the start of spring and the early blooming of cherry blossoms, strawberry-picking, and more can be enjoyed in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. Timothy and Chia ...

Another plus: Kawazu is only 2.5 hours away from Tokyo if you plan on ... park via the Furusato train for a fantastic view of the Northern Alps! Another gem in Shizuoka, Minami Izu Town is known for ...

The suspicious package was delivered to the office of Rep Japan Ltd., which operates iZoo in Kawazu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Nov. 13. The shipping label on the cardboard box listed the contents as ...

Unagi pie or eel pie is a special treat from Shunkado Ltd., well-known in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. To make it, they mix eel extract into pie dough, bake it, and top it with a sauce like ...