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Trying Sakuraco’s new “Taste of Kyushu” snacks & candy box!
Culture / Food / Kyushu / Matcha Green Tea

Trying Sakuraco’s new “Taste of Kyushu” snacks & candy box!

Posted on: June 7, 2025June 7, 2025

In this special article, I’ll be sharing my honest review of Sakuraco’s tasty new snack box series “Taste of Kyushu” by ICHIGO Inc.

Osaka Expo 2025 – where culture, technology, and lifestyle unite
Culture / Food / Osaka / Technology / Travel

Osaka Expo 2025 – where culture, technology, and lifestyle unite

Posted on: May 4, 2025May 4, 2025

Here at the Osaka Expo, the world gathers to showcase the latest lifestyle, tech, and cultural trends of their home country.

Exploring the streets of Fukuoka, the northern shore of Kyushu
Food / Fukuoka / Shopping

Exploring the streets of Fukuoka, the northern shore of Kyushu

Posted on: May 3, 2025May 3, 2025

Fukuoka is known for its beautiful coastal scenery, yatai food stands, and ferries to Korea. Here’s what to expect with Fukuoka’s street life.

These gourmet ekiben will make your bullet train trip luxurious!
Food / Kyoto / Shinkansen / Travel

These gourmet ekiben will make your bullet train trip luxurious!

Posted on: May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

I’ve written about ekiben or “train station lunch packs” before, but had to do a piece on these luxurious gourmet ekiben from Kyoto Station!

Moon & Back Ramen Bar offers flame-torched Wagyu ramen!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Moon & Back Ramen Bar offers flame-torched Wagyu ramen!

Posted on: April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

In the humble backstreets of Kyoto’s Shijo street, Moon & Back Ramen Bar is serving up delicious flame-torched Wagyu beef amen!

The best protein feeds from Uber Eats Japan! (Kyoto edition)
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

The best protein feeds from Uber Eats Japan! (Kyoto edition)

Posted on: April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

I talked about the struggles of getting your protein fix in Japan in a previous article, but Uber Eats has made it so much easier! Uber Eats in […]

Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery
Cafe / Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery

Posted on: April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

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
Cafe / Food / Kyoto

Bon appétit is Mukaijima’s stylish new cafe along Kyoto’s Uji River

Posted on: April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

Just by the Yodogawa Bridge along Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River is this new hip café with a European flavor – Bon appétit!

The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread
Cherry Blossom / Food / Kyoto / Sakura

The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread

Posted on: April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

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.

Intriguing new FamilyMart sweets to excite your flavor pallet
Combini / Family Mart / Food

Intriguing new FamilyMart sweets to excite your flavor pallet

Posted on: April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

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!

5 underrated treats to try this sakura season!
Cherry Blossom / Drinks / Food / Sakura

5 underrated treats to try this sakura season!

Posted on: April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

Sakura season 2025 has arrived! Instead of just focusing on sakura-flavored treats, I’ll include all the best new spring treats this time.

Exploring the weird and unusual local delicacies of Sendai
Drinks / Food / Sendai

Exploring the weird and unusual local delicacies of Sendai

Posted on: March 22, 2025March 22, 2025

Sendai is home to the famous statue of Date Masamune, the Daimyo who founded modern-day Sendai along with these interesting local delicacies.

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