Aoki Shuzo’s 3rd Edition for 2022 has released an absolutely beautiful Junmai Daigenjo-shu in commemoration for its artist of the year Ms. Ayano Otake. This nihonshu is brewe… Read More
The beauty of Japan is and can be expressed in many ways. As usual, mine is the expression of love and elixir. How I define it is Jukujo, Nihonshu, Onsen, and so much more.
Japanese men… Read More
From the Desk of the soul of Japan
Good evening readers,
I am writing today to discuss the disease of Anglo standards of beauty. What Chinese do to appease their Anglo bosses is of… Read More
This liquor store is one of the biggest in the Kanto region of Japan, and they carry hundreds of selections of fine wine and spirits. Including regional favorite in Japanese sake and… Read More
I was inspired by the likes of the late great Mishima Yukio and Leonardo Fujita. None are related to sake or Jukujo love yet both share a love of ephemeral beauty. The pulsing rock hard pe… Read More
The Suburbs of Tokyo.
There are 23 wards in Tokyo designated as special wards. They are special because they have the highest income per capita per household in Japan. You will also fi… Read More
The best time to visit a luxury onsen spa is in the heavy rain ☔️ or when a typhoon is moving just off the coast.
You get the cold winds that bring with it big droplets 💧……Read More
Doggy DiapersIt has been a while since posting a right-wing piece on Japan, but here it goes...
Travel anywhere in Japan and you may discover that the foundation of every prefecture here is… Read More
Ehime PrefectureEverything this blog represents is embodied in Shikoku. When you break everything down, it's about the "dashi" a stock that is the cornerstone of all Japanese cuisine… Read More
Qu'il fait bon
Tart specialty shop with more than 20 kinds of tarts available.
The difference between a pie and a tart:
Pies have either a bottom or a top crust, tarts have only… Read More
http://www.tomocci.com/toyono/
Toyono / Tendon Shop
https://youtu.be/pdz9bTrjXkM
THE greatest and best( EST ) deep-fried fishbowl in the world. Check out the video!
I have been vis… Read More
Ikinari Steakhouse 🥩
ikinaristeak.com
I ordered a 350-gram filet steak medium for ONLY 3650 yen! For an extra 200 yen, you get salad and soup.
I definitely would’ve… Read More
Spare ribs? Spare me!Chinese Food in Japan
On your next visit to 🇯🇵 visit all of these Chinatowns. Japan has 3 major Chinatowns: The most iconic is in Yokohama whi… Read More
1) 24-hour convenience stores all under 10 ~ 15-minute walk depending on where you live. Sells almost everything except car parts...( chuckle ). 🚶♂️🚶… Read More
Bonsai Aesthetic
Location:Happo-en
八芳園1 Chome-1-1 Shirokanedai, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0071
https://www.happo-en.com/
Many cultures in Japan have come directly from Ch… Read More
Sake Pairing Recommendation for August - Any Year! 🌲 🌳 🇯🇵 Kentucky Fried Chicken's Red Hots & Iced Nigori-zaki in the Summer. I purchased the remain… Read More
Pringles is an American brand of potato-based chips. It’s sold in over 140 countries.
#1 Mentaiko/ fish roe flavor
#2 Tokyo curry curry 🍛
#3 Te… Read More
The Games have finally ended, and it was the most woke we have ever seen it. Karate has been forever tainted by silly rules, and by a person who was knocked out and still won the Gold… Read More
Typhoon is coming over the Olympics. Are we ready?: I am tracking the typhoon from here = Thankfully it hasn't made landfall yet, but we are hoping a low-pressure front… Read More
Good coffee travels far and wide, and here in Japan we've been enjoying great coffee since the 1800s, but it doesn't stop here. The real coffee story starts from "you" the consumer.&nb&hell…Read More
Kagumoini AA Kenya
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Tasting notes: apricot, mango, cherry, black currant
Producer: Mugaga Cooperatives
Area: Nyeri
Alt… Read More
The last and final front, defending the homeland.
Hear ye, Hear ye, Oh fallowed soul of the white man, you have failed.
Since the days of Martin Heidegger, when American intellect… Read More
Ramen from Rishiri Island, Hokkaido. Rishiri Ramen Miraku
I can finally appreciate the deep, rich flavors of scorched soy sauce on pork, noodles, and Rishiri kelp; It is simply the mo… Read More
There are many…) 1 Chome-26-6 Mishuku, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0005Mishiku & Taishido areas A true heaven for walk enthusiasts who enjoy strolling amongst the flo… Read More
This is a great place to visit even on rainy days. Sundays and Mondays could be good for taking photos since typically these days are not good times to visit. Sundays, many fish markets are… Read More
Ama Beach
Beauty of the Islands of Japan
The soul of Japan is an old blog, and I have been showcasing the beauty of this country longer than almost any traveller in the world. I will res… Read More
I am your patriot teacher.
I have been preaching the good gospel of Japan love since the days of Koizumi. I used to take dates and students on Yasukuni Shrine tours bac… Read More
Stuff for your stay in Japan part 1
Smile eye drops packed with 8 active ingredients to help soothe tired eyes is 665 yen at Welcia.
Next essential thing is sesame tea f… Read More
The soul of Japan has evolved into an old blog from an old fogy man-baby with a young soul. This blog has evolved…Did I just say that?... At any rate, I&rsqu&hell…Read More
Summer is usually at its peak in August in Japan with many Japanese returning home to be with extended family, friends, and relatives. It's almost impossible to get around by car with… Read More
Local municipalities in Japan have been pushing a motion to make hate speech punishable by imposing fines and other legal actions. I for one support free speech and I sup… Read More
Pretty much every tourist who visits Tokyo will most likely wind up at this venerated temple in Minato-ku. Through these doors sits a huge beautiful golden Buddha fully adorned in a s… Read More
Islam in Japan
Preface: Last General in Japan, me. The soul of the nation in his hands, in Japan.
[ “ Islam is the single fastest growing religion in the world… Read More
People of Tokyo, I have arrived and I will shake the establishment to the core. Take heed. I may need to save Tokyo from being exported by the globalist and its cohorts. &nb&hell…Read More
Goodbye winter. I loved you - Ice sicles hanging from your sweet trellises. I remember you, hot onsen, and how you kissed me.. Coldly with wet lips and sulfur breath… Read More
First living non-Japanese god of Japan, and the only soul left in Japan...me.
Truth 1
Truth 2
Truth 3
Truth 4The four noble truths of living in Japan: Japanese sake, Japa… Read More
Coffee in Japan
So lets start with Doutors, a homegrown coffee shop with wooded interior. They brew a decent Cup of Joe. Simple menu and is one of the cheapest places for… Read More
Before reading this post have a look at this 4-minute video first. It's in Japanese, but you can sort of get the gist of what it is. This is the King of Hell and is the chief d… Read More
This article is a piece on Japanese sake written by:
Courtney Schiessl
[ Bracket response is from [me]a.k.a. thesoulofjapan]
Courtney Schiessl is a Brooklyn-based sommelier, wine writ… Read More
Hokaiji Temple belongs to the Tendai school of Buddhism. Among the various schools of Buddhism in Japan, Tendai is the largest and most widely accepted in Japan. Here is a vide… Read More
Ok. We are back at another Rinzai School, and just for review, watch the video on Rinzai again:
Zuisenji will be the farthest temple you'll have to hike to from Kamakura Station; with mi… Read More
Why visit this temple:
1) You have a deep interest in Nichiren Buddhism
2) You love beautiful vistas from atop low hilly areas.
3) You love wood art under temple trellises.
4) You love ston… Read More
This article is a piece on Japanese sake written by:
Courtney Schiessl
Courtney Schiessl is a Brooklyn-based sommelier, wine writer, and consultant. She has held positions at some of New… Read More
Why visit here?
1) The largest temple nearest Kita-Kamakura Station, so if you have a little time then visit Kenchoji.
2) You want to visit the First among Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples… Read More
Why this shrine?
1) You want to see a giant ancient Gingko and a Juniper tree(s). N.B. Juniper symbolizes the marriage between two faiths, Shintoism and Buddhism.
2) You have an interest in… Read More
Tokeiji
Why here? Start with part one here
You love seasonal flowers like the plum blossoms in February, Higan Cherry in March, Weeping cherry in April, Japanese Iris and hydrang… Read More
If you want to start from part 1 click here
Why visit here:
You like the study of ascetic Buddhism
You want to see very rare artifacts like the Black Jizo ( baby like god). You… Read More
Why visit this shrine?
1) You like Meiji Era
2) You have an interest in military history.
3) You love fall foliage
Main Torii Gate
This is the easiest shrine to reach from Kamakura St… Read More