For Anytime Fitness members, nothing is more joyous than seeing the big purple logo in an unknown land, but this branch is particularly nice.
Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery
Cafe SAGAN is more than a cute little coffee house in Kyoto, it’s a full on authentic Japanese eatery with a Western touch! Cafe SAGAN is a small […]
Bon appétit is Mukaijima’s stylish new cafe along Kyoto’s Uji River
Just by the Yodogawa Bridge along Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River is this new hip café with a European flavor – Bon appétit!
Kyoto’s sakura season is over, but Hokkaido’s is just getting started!
As Japan’s cherry blossoms start to wither away on Kyushu and Honshu islands, their life cycle has just begun in Hokkaido!
Enjoying the Hanami festivities at Sewaritei – Kyoto’s sakura haven
An absolute province for cherry blossom indulgence, Sewaritei offers magnificent hanami sakura viewing by the Yodogawa River in Kyoto.
Hanami 2025 – the best places in Kyoto for cherry blossom viewing
Sakura season is upon us, and Japan is now enjoying the festivities of Hanami – a long-standing tradition of cherry blossom viewing!
The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread
Japan’s take on Korea’s 10 won bread, the 10 yen pan is a big coin-shaped baked delight that has been popularized at festivals and events.
Green tea pizza? Trying matcha pizza at Itoh Kyuemon cafe
Kyoto is the land of matcha green tea – matcha lattes and ice cream are just the tip of the iceberg, because now matcha pizza is on the menu!
Intriguing new FamilyMart sweets to excite your flavor pallet
FamilyMart is a never-ending haven of new flavors; quite frankly, writing a post for every new sweet from FamilyMart would be a full-time job!
Kyoto’s Maruyama Park is blooming with breathtaking sakura!
Cherry blossom season is in full flight in Japan’s ancient capital Kyoto, and what better way to see the sakura than Maruyama Park in Gion?
The first cherry blossoms have arrived in Kyoto!
The 2025 sakura season in Japan has arrived, and Kyoto’s wonderful cherry blossoms are blooming all over the prefecture!
5 underrated treats to try this sakura season!
Sakura season 2025 has arrived! Instead of just focusing on sakura-flavored treats, I’ll include all the best new spring treats this time.