12 Things to Eat in Osaka, Japan
The Osakan love for food is so legendary that it's given rise to the saying: "Kyotoites are financially ruined by overspending on clothing, Osakans are ruined by spending on food."
View ArticleFugu at Zuboraya: Dining with Danger in Osaka, Japan
A reportedly tasteless fish possessing a powerful neurotoxin that's 1,200 times...
View ArticleI Fell in Lab with Grand Front Osaka, Japan :)
Recently opened in 2013 as part of the Umekita redevelopment project, it consists of a wide variety of shops and restaurants in a trendy, ultramodern setting.
View ArticleDonguri: Where to Eat Okonomiyaki in Kyoto, Japan
A dish that originated from the Kansai region, the name okonomiyaki is derived from...
View ArticleThe First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Kyoto, Japan
Having been to Kyoto just once, I hardly qualify as an expert, but I do know a few things now that I wish I knew back then.
View ArticleShinsaibashi and Dotonbori: Eating and Shopping our Way into the Heart of Osaka
If you're traveling to Osaka, then you will...
View Article6 Places to Visit in Osaka, Japan
Here are six places to visit in what many describe as the world's greatest food city. (and yes, not all of them are about food)
View ArticleThe First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Osaka, Japan
If you’re planning a trip to Osaka, then chances are you have an insatiable love for Japanese food.
View Article8 Restaurants to Try in Osaka & Kyoto, Japan
Here's a list of 8 restaurants that I hope can help you navigate through the ocean of deliciousness that is the Kansai region.
View ArticleKyoto through the Eyes of Street Photographer Takashi Yasui
If these pictures don't make you want to visit Kyoto today, then you're either dead or stupid.
View ArticleUniversal Studios Japan: What You’ll Find at Universal Cool Japan 2017
All the attractions of Universal Cool Japan 2017 at Universal Studios Japan!
View ArticleWhere to Stay in Osaka, Japan: New Otani Osaka Hotel
The New Otani is a five-star hotel just a short walk from Osaka Castle. According to my Japanese friend, it's one of the best hotels in the city.
View ArticleAmanohashidate Sandbar: One of the Three Most Scenic Views in All of Japan
Narrow and covered in pine trees, it's a breathtaking sight when viewed from the mountains on either side of the bay. So picturesque is Amanohashidate that it's considered one of Japan's three most...
View ArticleKinosaki Onsen: Scenes from an Onsen Town in Hyōgo, Japan
Kinosaki Onsen is captivating. It's one of those places in Japan that make you feel like you were in a different era.
View ArticleKannabe Sanso Waraku: Where to Eat Soba & Tempura in Toyooka, Hyōgo, Japan
I've never seen anyone make soba noodles before but it was apparent from the way the man worked that he's been doing this for decades. It was beautiful and mesmerizing to watch.
View ArticleWhere to Stay in Toyooka, Hyōgo, Japan: Nashikisou
This was my first time staying at a Japanese-style inn and I loved it. I had no idea I would sleep so well on the floor!
View ArticleSnowshoeing up a Volcano in Toyooka, Hyōgo, Japan
Kannabe is an idyllic mountain range with a few small ski resorts just two-and-a-half hours from Osaka or Kyoto. If you enjoy winter sports, then it's a good place to go on a quick skiing or...
View ArticleNemuro Hanamaru: One of the Best Kaiten-Zushi Restaurants in Sapporo, Japan
We love kaiten-zushi restaurants and had heard so much about the seafood in Hokkaido that we wanted our first meal to be sushi. With all its rave reviews, there was no better place to have it than here...
View ArticleAttending the Sapporo Snow Festival? Save on Accommodations with this AirBnB.
Tourists come from all over to attend the Sapporo Snow Festival making it one of the city's busiest times of the year. With so much competition for accommodations, room rates go up so you need to book...
View ArticleYatai Food Stalls: A Beloved Late Night Symbol of Fukuoka, Japan
At first, we weren't sure what they were. They looked like shanties or shuttered newsstands. We couldn't see any people from where we were standing but every one of them was lit from the inside. Could...
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