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A guide to Amerika-mura – Osaka’s mini “American village”
Fashion / Food / Osaka / Shopping / Travel

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

Posted on: March 26, 2024March 26, 2024

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!

Japan vs Korea – convenience store differences?
7-Eleven / Combini / Drinks / Family Mart / Food / Korea / Lawson

Japan vs Korea – convenience store differences?

Posted on: March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

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

These 5 Japanese KitKat flavors are unique, strange, and delicious!
Combini / Food / Shopping

These 5 Japanese KitKat flavors are unique, strange, and delicious!

Posted on: March 23, 2024March 23, 2024

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

FamilyMart’s Black Thunder series pays homage to a local favorite
Combini / Family Mart / Food

FamilyMart’s Black Thunder series pays homage to a local favorite

Posted on: March 22, 2024March 22, 2024

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

A day in Nara – 5 must-do activities for a memorable trip!
Food / Nara / Restaurants / Shopping / Travel

A day in Nara – 5 must-do activities for a memorable trip!

Posted on: March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

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!

Osaka’s best cheap yakiniku? A review of Yakiniku-zanmai Gen
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Yakiniku

Osaka’s best cheap yakiniku? A review of Yakiniku-zanmai Gen

Posted on: March 14, 2024March 14, 2024

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!

McDonald’s Japan introduces Ume-Nori Shaka Shaka fries
Food / McDonald's / Restaurants

McDonald’s Japan introduces Ume-Nori Shaka Shaka fries

Posted on: March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

Another unorthodox flavor for the McDonald’s Japan record books, this time featuring a unique “seaweed plum” flavor of Shaka Shaka fries.

Top 5 Japanese milk brands ranked by taste
Combini / Drinks / Food / Seicomart / Shopping

Top 5 Japanese milk brands ranked by taste

Posted on: March 5, 2024March 5, 2024

Japanese milk is one of those lucrative areas of consumable goods that just “hits different.” Here are my 5 tastiest brands of Japanese milk!

MOS Burger is more than a fast-food store, it’s a work-friendly café!
Cafe / Food / Restaurants

MOS Burger is more than a fast-food store, it’s a work-friendly café!

Posted on: March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Easily Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain, MOS Burger actually has the makings of a full-fledged café and is an amazing place to work!

Kaldi Coffee Farm is Japan’s hub for coffee and international goods
Drinks / Food / Foreigner / Shopping

Kaldi Coffee Farm is Japan’s hub for coffee and international goods

Posted on: March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

Like stepping into a museum of planet Earth itself, Kaldi Coffee Farm offers a plethora of international goods and its own brand of coffee!

Exploring Echigo Yuzawa station – the hub of local delicacies
Food / Niigata / Travel

Exploring Echigo Yuzawa station – the hub of local delicacies

Posted on: February 29, 2024March 2, 2024

Yuzawa is known for its scenic ski resorts and fun snowy vibe, but just down the road is the iconic Echigo Yuzawa station with much to offer!

Rikuto’s Place serves up the best fried chicken and burgers in Osaka
Food / Osaka / Restaurants

Rikuto’s Place serves up the best fried chicken and burgers in Osaka

Posted on: February 24, 2024February 24, 2024

Rikuto’s Place is a humble little shop in the heart of Osaka around the Dotonbori area, frying up some of the best chicken in town!

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