Matsumoto City in Nagano Prefecture is famous for a great many things: hot springs with breathtaking mountain views, hiking in the Japanese Alps, soba (buckwheat noodles) and wasabi (Japanese horseradish), and various museums and historical sites, including its most famous tourist destination, Matsumotojo (Matsumoto Castle). It is a city that is well-known for its ties […]
The quiet town of Iizuna in northern Nagano Prefecture has an estimated population of 10,923 in 4212 households. It also once had four elementary schools, at least until the end of 2018 when the schools were forced to close due to a steadily declining number of residents (i.e. children) that began in the mid 1990s.
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Tokyo’s first legitimate cider bar, Cidernaut, opened to great fanfare in March of 2020. One month later, however, as the coronavirus pandemic scare escalated into a nationwide state of emergency being declared, Cidernaut, like many other bars and restaurants across Japan, was forced to close their doors until June. It is a small miracle that
According to a 2018 report by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, among Japan’s 47 prefectures, 40 had more out-migrants than in-migrants. The country’s competitive labor market means there are plenty of jobs in urban areas, and more young men and women are setting out in search of opportunity. That has been a continuing
In the residential suburb of Komae, Tokyo, on a corner about a ten minute walk from the station, is a light pink building with large glass windows welcoming passersby to stop and look in. Those who do are treated to the sight of a brightly lit refrigerator stocked with craft beer and cider for sale,
Several years ago, during one of my perfunctory Instagram scrolling sessions, one picture in a sea of many caused me to stop because I immediately recognized one of the two people in it: Kouhei Irikura of Kamoshika Cidre (inCiderJapan Issue 8). But who was the other fellow standing next to him? I was curious, he
Shimokitazawa has long been famous as Tokyo’s quintessential neighbourhood of laid back vibes and bohemian cool and is often referred to as the city’ s hippest suburb with its narrow winding streets dotted with eclectic cafés, second-hand clothing stores, vintage record shops, and miscellaneous art galleries, live houses, and bars. But Shimokita, as the locals
Since the beginning, inCiderJapan has always made it a point to only highlight places that we have been to in order to reliably vouch for first hand quality. Having said that, if there was ever a place that we haven’t been yet and are absolutely craving to, then Ringo Sakaba Swingin’ is that place. Opened
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Fans of craft beer in Japan will surely have already heard of and know the name, Yggdrasil Brewing, inspired by the owner’s long-time interest in Viking symbolism. French-born David Gardahaut, more commonly referred to as “Davido Gardamoto”, is well known for his exquisitely crafted beers, love for heavy metal music, and combining them both at
It’s always pleasing to hear of another bar adding cider to its menu, but it’s downright amazing to discover a restaurant that’s devoted its entire theme to cider. Even its name, Sobatoringoto (buckwheat and apples), playfully hints at what you will find upon entering its doors. Located less than a five-minute walk from Mitaka Station
