ジャパン・クオリティ・レビュー
Running for Pleasure Many people seem to have realized recently that running is a really enjoyable sport. In fact there were 303,450 applications for the 2013 Tokyo Marathon! The chances of winning a place in the event were 1 in 10.3, the lowest ever. Running appears to … [Read more...]
Keeping the City Clean It can be easy to forget when you live here, but despite how many people live and work in Japan, cities are kept remarkably clean. This applies not only to ther oads or the train stations, but across all forms of public transportation, including trains, buses, and taxis. It … [Read more...]
MACHIYA STAY The true pleasure of travel is the fun of blending in. Experience a “Machiya Stay”, the “Iori” way Hideki Kajiura, President of Iori Co., came up with the idea of restoring empty machiya, or traditional Kyoto townhouses, and providing visitor s with an experience completely … [Read more...]
JQR SPECIAL in KyotoTraveling Kyoto like natives Experiencing Machiya Kyoto has a history spanning 1200 years. Since time immemorial, it has nurtured a mesmerizing breadth and depth of tradition and culture. To touch upon the heart and soul of Kyoto, it is best to immerse yourself in the … [Read more...]
The JQR Guide to Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in Kyoto Autumn 2012 Kyoto, the city of exquisite food. It’s hard to choose from the many renowned restaurants serving everything from traditional Japanese kaiseki food to French and Italian cuisine. Here we introduce restaurants where the food is good … [Read more...]
Japan is a country with water in abundance, Fed by moisture from the oceans raining down on the archipelago. Across the country pure water flows forth, Imparting flavor to the food it helps grow, and long life to the people. But it is a fact that pollution has advanced over the … [Read more...]
Vegetables tend to be thought of as a complement rather than the main dish, but a really good vegetable packed with an intense concentration of flavor is something that should be savored for itself. Recent trends in food safety awareness have stimulated demand for safe, locally grown … [Read more...]
By the year 2020, 1.5 billion cars will be on the road around t he globe.That’ s a projected increase of 160% over current levels. Gasoline de pletion and CO2 emissions are major concerns. Necessity compels us to rethi nk our modes of transportation over the next decade. One powerful cont ender … [Read more...]
Canned goods, survival food with a long shelf life for times of emergency. They may be seen as emphasizing function over flavor, but in reality, canned foods can be very tasty. With a little ingenuity, they can be turned into fine dishes. What a waste to let all those cans, pushed … [Read more...]
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