Italian flavors meet Nagasaki's landscape

ex-section2 Jan 7, 2026

Italian flavors meet Nagasaki's landscape

The spirit of international influence extends beyond the city of Nagasaki, with the prefecture offering a standout dining destination in Villa del Nido, a tiny Michelin-starred Italian restaurant in the foothills of Mount Unzen. Chef Takafumi Yoshida, trained in Italy, transforms local seafood, vegetables ...

Bite into tradition

ex-section2 Dec 18, 2025

Bite into tradition

Curious about what Japan eats to welcome in the New Year? Osechi ryōri (traditional New Year's food) is an elaborate feast of colorful and symbolic dishes, with each bite telling a story of history, flavor and artisanship. (Elizabeth Andoh, 2024)