In Japan’s most spirited drinking prefecture, there’s a place where strangers become friends over straw-seared bonito, whale cutlets, and ice-cold beer — starting at breakfast The Most Sociable Prefecture in Japan Every country has a region famous for its drinking…
Within walking distance of Takamatsu Station and the central shopping arcades, a collection of beloved local udon shops awaits. The beauty of this area is convenience without compromise—you can pop in between sightseeing and still experience authentic Sanuki udon quality.…
The Chusan area—stretching from Sakaide to Zentsuji in central-western Kagawa—is what udon devotees call “sacred ground.” Dotted among the rice paddies and quiet towns near Kotohira Shrine, these shops have shaped the history of Sanuki udon itself. The birthplace of…
Kagawa Prefecture calls itself “Udon Prefecture.” This might sound like marketing hyperbole, but it’s not. In a prefecture with less than one million residents, over 600 udon shops compete for customers. Per capita udon consumption is more than double the…
Venture 15-30 minutes outside central Takamatsu and you’ll discover udon shops with personalities all their own. A luxurious bowl enjoyed while gazing at a Japanese garden in a century-old farmhouse. A 100-year-old establishment blazing its own trail. Hidden gems known…
Ama Hut Experience: Dining with Japan’s Legendary Sea Women A 2,000-year-old tradition now recognized as Japanese Heritage—and you can be part of it Who Are the Ama Sea Women of Japan? For over 2,000 years, Japanese women have dived into…
Okage Yokocho: Edo-Era Street Food Paradise at Ise Shrine The ultimate food crawl through a recreated Edo-period town—300+ years of culinary tradition What Is Okage Yokocho? Ise’s Historic Food Street Adjacent to Ise Grand Shrine’s Naiku, Okage Yokocho is a…