Asakusa is the “traditional town” of Tokyo, offering temples, festivities, and a vibrant nightlife! Here are 5 awesome Asakusa activities.
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!
Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture
The Kyoto prefecture is considered Japan’s place of natural scenic beauty. Here are my top 5 locations of natural beauty in Kyoto!
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!
Wandering around Nijo Castle at night – a great way to unwind
Nijo Castle is one of Kyoto’s many displays of authentic Japanese architecture enriched with culture. Here’s what it looks like at night!
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!
Top 5 cola drinks you can only get in Japan
We all love a good can of cola every now and then, and while you can still get Coca-Cola and Pepsi in Japan, there’s so much more to explore!
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!