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Autumn Hot Pot
As the weather cools it is time to enjoy nabe, or hot pot, lovingly prepared with seasonal vegetables. Hot pot is a selection of meat and vegetables simmered together in a flavourful broth. Japan is famous for Shabu Shabu, pork…
折々 — From the Central Highlands
Journal
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Seasonal Eating: the Japanese way
The five element philosophy teaches that one fosters health by eating foods that correspond with the seasons. The five element…
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The five seasons: Japanese traditions
Japanese culture honours the seasons. Japan is a mountainous country of islands stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the…
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Green tea shortbread
People have been known to fall in love with Shizuka Ryokan when they taste the matcha shortbread that we serve…
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Wasabi change
Catherine Defina is the owner and manager of Shizuka Ryokan. Perhaps you have encountered Catherine (who wears red Swedish hiking…
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Sashiko: Japanese traditions
At Shizuka Ryokan we have an insatiable appetite for Japanese traditions. Whether it be Japanese cookery, Boro stitching, Sumi-e painting,…
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Maple Viewing: Japanese traditions
Momijigari–maple viewing–is the tradition of visiting areas where the maple trees have turned red. The Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) at…
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Irises: Japanese traditions
The ancient art of gardening is alive and well at Shizuka Ryokan. Our gardens display a beautiful selection of traditional…
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Forest Bathing: Japanese traditions
In Japan, there is a tradition known as shinrin-yoku—or forest bathing. Shinrin-yoku describes the practice of ‘taking in the forest…
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Ryokans: What to expect
A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn, typically located near onsen, or hot springs. The first ryokan, Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan,…