
Phoebe Amoroso
Reporter and Journalist at Freelance
Reporter / multimedia journalist / writer / Japan food & travel consultant. 日本語 OK! Often found cycling, trail running or hiking. Almost always eating.
Articles
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3 weeks ago |
japantimes.co.jp | Phoebe Amoroso
It could be a scene from a surreal dream — the animated virtual idol Hatsune Miku swaying her aqua pigtails on stage next to the renowned kabuki actor Nakamura Shido II. Since 2016, the unlikely duo have joined forces multiple times, and now they’re back again — this time at the Osaka Expo, on May 24 and 25.
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1 month ago |
lonelyplanet.com | Phoebe Amoroso
There are 47 prefectures in Japan, but – in my humble opinion – Nagano is simply the best of the best. In fact, Japanese travelers agree: it ranked in the top 10 most attractive prefectures in 2024. Nagano Prefecture is huge, encompassing the breathtaking Japanese Alps, ancient trading routes, picturesque lakes, multiple sake breweries, modern-day art, refreshing hot springs and more.
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2 months ago |
japantimes.co.jp | Phoebe Amoroso
In the dim light of Ginza’s Star Bar, a Negroni seems to radiate an amber glow. The cocktail all but conceals a large cube of ice carved to fit the rocks glass exactly. No effort has been spared in its creation: Moments before pouring the cocktail, the bartender diligently fans the crystalline cube to warm its surface to minimize the risk of it cracking when liquid is added. Seen from above, the ice, which the bar calls “ninja ice,” frames the Star Bar logo printed on the coaster.
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Mar 8, 2025 |
japantimes.co.jp | Phoebe Amoroso
A single clam and lotus croquette crowned with a halo of crisp lotus root sits poised in a pool of delicate cream. A drizzle of emerald parsley sauce harmonizes the dish with its freshness and earthiness. Both visual and textural perfection, the dish is part of a course at Liaison, a Michelin-starred establishment in Osaka, and served up by chef Yuji Tsuji, who was working his second to last night on the job in late October.
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Mar 4, 2025 |
lonelyplanet.com | Phoebe Amoroso
For travelers planning their first journey to Japan, one question inevitably arises: Tokyo or Kyoto? Tokyo might seem like the obvious choice, right? It's the capital and it dazzles with its sheer scale and lightning-paced energy, a metropolis where ancient shrines neighbor neon-lit skyscrapers and world-class dining ranges from Michelin-starred sushi to backstreet ramen.
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