Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30 years ago to experience...
Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30...
Hi,I’m Judith originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30 years ago to experience a culture and country very different from my homeland.
Hi,I’m Judith originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30 years ago to experience a culture and country very different from my homeland.
Hi,I’m Judith originally from Auckland, New Zealand. I came to Japan over 30 years ago to experience a culture and country very different from my homeland.
Hi, I’m Judith Mikami originally from Auckland,...
Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in . I'm very passionate about helping internationals...
Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in . I'm very passionate about...
Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in Yokohama. I'm very passionate about helping internationals discover Japan's true beauties and hidden gems.
Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in Yokohama. I'm very passionate about helping internationals discover Japan's true beauties and hidden gems.
Hello! My name is Gen Shiraishi and I was born and raised in Yokohama. I'm very passionate about helping internationals discover Japan's true beauties and hidden gems.
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Ahh, this is such a great word. Tabe aruki is the beloved nationwide activity of eating while walking. I think this can pose a bit of a conundrum for first-time visitors because, in a general sense, eating while walking is not considered a very polite thing to do in Japan.
However, when you’re strolling through a shopping street lined with food stalls, it is not only acceptable but encouraged to pick up something and nibble on it as you go along. In places where tabe aruki is okay, the stalls typically sell their bites on sticks or wrapped in simple paper, a presentation convenient for enjoying as you walk.
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