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Miyako is Kyoto’s favorite Japanese noodle soup shop
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Miyako is Kyoto’s favorite Japanese noodle soup shop

Posted on: October 8, 2023October 8, 2023

If you’ve been in Japan long enough, then you know the quality of a 24-hour restaurant just isn’t the same as an authentic place like Miyako.

Kohnan is the all-inclusive department store chain of Japan
Food / Kyoto / Shopping

Kohnan is the all-inclusive department store chain of Japan

Posted on: October 7, 2023October 7, 2023

As Kmart is to Australians or Walmart to Americans, Kohnan is Japan’s all-inclusive retail store that has everything you need for your home!

Soup curry is the pride and joy of Hokkaido
Food / Hokkaido / Restaurants / Sapporo

Soup curry is the pride and joy of Hokkaido

Posted on: September 30, 2023January 19, 2025

Known for its comforting aroma and mildly spicy taste, soup curry is the signature dish of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.

Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!

Posted on: September 29, 2023April 24, 2025

In the heart of Kyoto lies a vintage Japanese restaurant called Kyogoku Kaneyo, and you best believe their grilled eel is the best in town!

Nakau is Japan’s best 24-hour chicken and egg rice bowl chain
Food / Restaurants

Nakau is Japan’s best 24-hour chicken and egg rice bowl chain

Posted on: September 24, 2023September 24, 2023

Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week (including public holidays), Nakau is Japan’s largest chain of mouth-watering chicken and egg rice bowls.

Sukiya provides 24/7 access to delicious gyudon (beef bowl) sets
Food / Restaurants

Sukiya provides 24/7 access to delicious gyudon (beef bowl) sets

Posted on: September 23, 2023September 23, 2023

“Gyudon” (beef rice bowls) are the fast food of Japanese cuisine, but much healthier! Sukiya is the largest gyudon chain open 24 hours a day!

Byodoin Omotesando – Kyoto’s very own matcha green tea street!
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Restaurants / Uji

Byodoin Omotesando – Kyoto’s very own matcha green tea street!

Posted on: September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Around the corner from Uji station by the famous Uji River across the Uji Bridge (I said Uji too much) is Kyoto’s dedicated green tea street!

McDonald’s Tsukimi menu honors Japan’s autumn moon festival
Autumn / Food / McDonald's / Restaurants

McDonald’s Tsukimi menu honors Japan’s autumn moon festival

Posted on: September 20, 2023September 20, 2023

In light of Japan’s annual autumn moon festival in September and October, McDonald’s has released the Tsukimi menu with lots of unique feeds!

Mister Donut offers unique Japanese-inspired treats for indulgence
Cafe / Food

Mister Donut offers unique Japanese-inspired treats for indulgence

Posted on: September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme “donut” compare to Japan’s Mister Donut when it comes to authentic doughnuts that keep things exciting!

5 yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) treats for autumn in Japan
Autumn / Combini / Food

5 yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) treats for autumn in Japan

Posted on: September 14, 2023September 14, 2023

Autumn in Japan is yaki-imo season, that is, the delicious time of year when baked sweet potato goods are in high-flying abundance!

Top 5 onigiri (rice balls) from Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Top 5 onigiri (rice balls) from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: September 9, 2023September 9, 2023

Onigiri or “rice balls” are the cornerstone of Japan’s on-the-go foods. In stock at all convenience stores, here are my top 5 onigiri choices!

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!

Posted on: September 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Uber Eats is really something else in Japan, offering a Japanese-dominant food menu with amazing variety and affordable prices!

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