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Visit the Mountain Resort of Hakone, Japan (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-12-24 by tikichris

Whether as a destination to be thoroughly explored over a few weeks or one to consider for a relaxing weekender or quickie day trip from Toyko, Hakone represents an accessible opportunity to see another side of Japanese culture beyond the … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged day trip, fuji, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, hakone, hakone free pass, Hakone Freepass, hot springs, japan, Lake Ashinoko, miso, mount fuji, mountains, mt fuji, OneTravel, Owakudani, ryokan, tokyo, traditional japanese baths | Leave a comment

Best Restaurants of 2012 – Everywhere Else

Posted on 2012-12-22 by tikichris

Yesterday I published my list of ten best London restaurants for 2012. Today, I’m sharing a list of some faves from trips beyond the M25. I didn’t get out of town as much as I would have liked during 2012. … Continue reading →

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Foodie Fun in Japan (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-11-28 by tikichris

During my visit, I hit bright and buzzy Tokyo, the mountain resort town of Hakone and the ancient capital city of Kyoto. Everything I tasted along the way was gorgeous. Indeed, I got the impression that it’s actually pretty difficult … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Great British Chefs, Japan, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel | Tagged chunko nabe, food markets, GBC, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, hakone, itoh dining by nobu, japan, kappabashi, kobe, kobe beef, kobe steak, kyoto, miso, nishiki, shinbashi, soup, tokyo, tsukiji fish market | Leave a comment

Japanese #SoupSearch Day Three: Hakone

Posted on 2012-11-01 by tikichris

I spent last week exploring Japan in search of the next great flavour for Ainsley Harriott’s World Kitchen range of soups. I had so much fun! Japan has been one of my dream destinations ever since I was a little kid rushing … Continue reading →