Stories By JJ O Donoghue
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Articles
Storytelling in Uncharted Territory
Dec 11, 2019The first Western kodanshi recites historical tales of Japan.
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Food & Drink
Foodspotting
Feb 19, 2015Wondering where to take that someone special on Saturday the 14th? Head hand-in-hand to Fukushima for...
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Food & Drink
Foodspotting
Jan 1, 2015Get yourself to Kyoto and munch on something new this new year!
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Food & Drink
Garden of Eden
Jan 3, 2014Tasty, veg-friendly dishes starring locally-sourced ingredients equals heavenly food you can feel good about.
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Feature
New waves of comedy
Jul 1, 2013Osakan timbers are definitely shivering with laughter thanks to these home-grown bilingual comedy troupes.
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Featured
Centuries of sake
Apr 1, 2013Tasting the modern-day treasures of a 400-year-old sake brewery.
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Feature
The Kansai Craic Scene
Mar 1, 2013Kansai is alive to the sound of Irish music and dancing. And you should see what...
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Featured
Ancient setting, modern pleasures
Dec 29, 2012Forget Times Square. For some unique new year celebrations, try Gion in Kyoto, which has been...
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Food & Drink
A beautifully composed bar
Dec 1, 2012Mixing hard liquor and classical music hits the right note.
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Food & Drink
Hot balls, cold bubbles
Nov 1, 2012Prepare your tastebuds for Tako-cham, a fruity little number that was born to hang out with...