Yaseen, Author at Have Ya Seen Japan

A guide to Amerika-mura – Osaka’s mini “American village”

Despite its name, I’m not so sure this area of Osaka is an “American village.” Regardless, Amerika-mura is a hip area with great street food!

In this edition of my “Japan vs Korea” series, I go over the 5 most notable differences between Japan and Korea’s convenience stores.

As a foreigner in Japan, making a sophisticated beverage like a frappé at a convenience store may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be!

Depending on the time of year you’re in Japan, chances are there will be a special featured seasonal drink at your local Starbucks!

Japan is the motherland of every KitKat flavor under the Rising Sun. These 5 flavors in particular are super delicious and a little weird!

You could call it the “Oreo of Japan,” because Black Thunder is a Japanese chocolate brand that’s taking the world by storm!

Mt. Fuji is easily Japan’s most iconic natural landmark. Having visited Mt. Fuji many times over the years, here are my top 5 must-do’s!

Nara is the deer capital of Japan, but there’s more to it than that. Here are 5 of the best things to do for an amazing time in Nara!

Widely known as Japan’s Korea Town, Shin-Okubo offers delicious Korean fried chicken, scenic parks for the day and K-pop vibes for the night!

What truly makes a restaurant authentic? In this article, I review my top 5 most authentic restaurants for Japanese cuisine across Japan!

I will never forget the taste of the Café Di Espresso iced latte I had after an exhausting tennis match on a hot summer’s day in Osaka.

1,500 yen (10 USD) for 60 minutes of all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue, Yakiniku-zanmai Gen might be the best buffet restaurant in Osaka!