Skip to content
Have Ya Seen Japan

Have Ya Seen Japan

Adventures of Yaseen Hijazi

  • Home
  • About
  • Books
  • Portfolio
  • Contact
The best tennis courts in the Kansai region (my top 3 picks)
Kyoto / Osaka / Sports and Fitness / Travel

The best tennis courts in the Kansai region (my top 3 picks)

Posted on: September 12, 2024September 21, 2024

Mountain views, beautiful sunsets, and aesthetic Japanese castles are not typically associated with tennis courts, but they are in Kansai!

5 reasons you’ll love Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda at night!
Architecture / Culture / Kyoto / Travel

5 reasons you’ll love Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda at night!

Posted on: September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda has been a tourism icon of Japan for as long as international travel has been around. At night, it brings a new flavor!

5 tasty treats you can only find in Hokkaido – Northern Japan
Drinks / Food / Hokkaido / Sapporo / Seicomart

5 tasty treats you can only find in Hokkaido – Northern Japan

Posted on: September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

Hokkaido is home to Japan’s farm fresh vegetables, meat, and dairy produce. As such, they have an abundance of amazing exclusive delicacies!

Lotteria Japan vs Korea: which has the better menu?
Drinks / Food / Korea / Restaurants

Lotteria Japan vs Korea: which has the better menu?

Posted on: September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Lotteria is a major Korean fast-food burger chain with stores all over Asia. How does Japan’s Lotteria menu fare against the Korean original?

Top 5 Coolish flavors from Japan’s convenience stores
Combini / Food / Summer

Top 5 Coolish flavors from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Coolish is a brand of “drinkable ice cream” sold at Japanese convenience stores. With an abundance of flavors to pick from, here are my top 5!

Top 5 FamilyMart frappés that’ll knock your socks off!
Combini / Family Mart

Top 5 FamilyMart frappés that’ll knock your socks off!

Posted on: August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

FamilyMart is one of the giants of Japan’s convenience store chains. Known for their gourmet desserts, here are the top 5 FamilyMart frappés!

Hostel Wasabi Asakusa offers affordable stays near Sensoji Temple
Accommodation / Asakusa / Foreigner / Travel

Hostel Wasabi Asakusa offers affordable stays near Sensoji Temple

Posted on: August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Clean, comfortable, and cheap are the 3 C’s of an amazing hostel experience! Hostel Wasabi Asakusa delivers all 3 C’s in an ideal location.

Exploring the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam in Kyoto
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain

Exploring the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam in Kyoto

Posted on: August 25, 2024August 25, 2024

Preserving the natural environment has always been a strong suit of the Japanese; that’s why the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam was built.

Mt. Otowa summit offers unique views of Kyoto & Shiga prefecture
Hiking / Kyoto / Mountain / Shiga

Mt. Otowa summit offers unique views of Kyoto & Shiga prefecture

Posted on: August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Located between Kyoto’s iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple and Shiga’s beautiful Lake Biwa, Mt. Otowa offers breathtaking scenery at the summit!

Top 5 “green desserts” that only exist in Japan!
Combini / Drinks / Food / McDonald's / Starbucks

Top 5 “green desserts” that only exist in Japan!

Posted on: July 28, 2024July 28, 2024

It’s no surprise Japan is the home of green-colored delicacies. However, matcha green tea isn’t Japan’s only green dessert!

Kyoto Station’s rooftop garden offers immaculate cityscape views
Kyoto / Shopping / Travel

Kyoto Station’s rooftop garden offers immaculate cityscape views

Posted on: July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

Kyoto Station may be a busy transit point for most travelers, but few know its true beauty lies in its rooftop gardens and scenic city views.

Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!
Gion / Kyoto / Park

Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!

Posted on: July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

A hidden gem that only reveals itself to those who explore beyond the famous Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park offers zen and beauty unmatched.

Posts pagination

Previous page Page 1 … Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 … Page 43 Next page
Newsletter Signup Form
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Name *
Loading
Theme Cube Blog by Kantipur Themes