Japan – Angelina Hue

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022

Kyūshū: Ceramics in Arita, Imari & Okawachiyama in Saga Prefecture

Mini history lesson while passing through other ceramic towns in Saga Prefecture

February 7, 2022February 13, 2022

Bak Kwa Sando for Chinese New Year

Breakfast for Champions, Chinese New Year edition: Homemade bak kwa (barbecued pork) sandwiched between sourdough shokupan bread

January 1, 2022June 5, 2022

Kyūshū: Ceramics in Karatsu, Saga Prefecture

Going into the countryside of the coastal city to get a glimpse of Karatsu pottery

December 22, 2021January 2, 2022

Kyūshū: First Stop, Fukuoka

Jazz, green tea, sake, pottery and more in the coastal capital city of Kyūshū island

May 4, 2018May 5, 2018

One night in Kyoto

Looking back at an evening of hearty food and sake in izakayas in Kyoto.

April 23, 2018April 23, 2018

Just a few temples in Kyoto

Kyoto is home to more than 1,600 temples and some 500 Shinto shrines. Many of the city’s best and notable gardens can be found within the temple grounds.

April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Looking for quiet in Arashiyama

Arashiyama 嵐山 is on the western outskirts of Kyoto. While it is famous for its bamboo grove, this picturesque area has much more to offer visitors. Here are some places where you can escape the crowds when in Arashiyama.

March 27, 2018

Traditional Japanese nuts from Kyoto

Opened in the 19th century, Mamemasa 豆政 in Kyoto specialises in tasty roasted nuts coated in sweet and savoury flavours.

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018

In search of fallen chestnuts

Three elderly women in a tiny mountain village continue their tradition of collecting and transforming chestnuts into sweets with the help of volunteers.