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
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!
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
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
“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!
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
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
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 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
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!
Uber Eats is really something else in Japan, offering a Japanese-dominant food menu with amazing variety and affordable prices!
Gion is the geisha district of Kyoto featuring authentic nightlife vibes
Known for its ambient lanterns lined up along the street and geisha-themed decorations, Gion is a must-visit for embracing Japanese culture.