Honke Tsuruki Soba

What comes to mind when you think of Shiga Prefecture’s specialty products? Probably funazushi or fermented crucian carp, but there is also eel, Omi beef, and…soba noodles or ramen’s healthier cousin as I like to think of it. If you plan on traveling to Japan, you should know that there are three food noodle staples:…

Nagahama-rama Pt. 2 長浜へ行こう、その二

Nagahama Harder!

Read all about the second part of Émilie’s adventure in Nagahama, this time featuring soba-making, Hobbits, a beautiful garden and kimono silk!