Yaseen, Author at Have Ya Seen Japan

Succulent grilled skewers at Akiyoshi Yakitori

Akiyoshi is a yakitori or “grilled chicken skewer” franchise that grew popular on social media and now attracts customers on a global scale.

“Yaki-imo” or “roasted sweet potato” is the spotlight seasonal good every autumn in Japan. Here are the top 5 treats released as of 2024!

Mountain views, beautiful sunsets, and aesthetic Japanese castles are not typically associated with tennis courts, but they are in Kansai!

Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda has been a tourism icon of Japan for as long as international travel has been around. At night, it brings a new flavor!

Hokkaido is home to Japan’s farm fresh vegetables, meat, and dairy produce. As such, they have an abundance of amazing exclusive delicacies!

Lotteria is a major Korean fast-food burger chain with stores all over Asia. How does Japan’s Lotteria menu fare against the Korean original?

Coolish is a brand of “drinkable ice cream” sold at Japanese convenience stores. With an abundance of flavors to pick from, here are my top 5!

FamilyMart is one of the giants of Japan’s convenience store chains. Known for their gourmet desserts, here are the top 5 FamilyMart frappés!

Clean, comfortable, and cheap are the 3 C’s of an amazing hostel experience! Hostel Wasabi Asakusa delivers all 3 C’s in an ideal location.

Preserving the natural environment has always been a strong suit of the Japanese; that’s why the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam was built.

Located between Kyoto’s iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple and Shiga’s beautiful Lake Biwa, Mt. Otowa offers breathtaking scenery at the summit!

It’s no surprise Japan is the home of green-colored delicacies. However, matcha green tea isn’t Japan’s only green dessert!