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Nigiri Chojiro offers high-end sushi at an affordable price
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants / Sushi

Nigiri Chojiro offers high-end sushi at an affordable price

Posted on: April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

With stores all across the Kansai region, Nigiri Chojiro uses the freshest ingredients and the most skilled chefs to craft unbeatable sushi.

The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season
7-Eleven / Cherry Blossom / Food / Gion / Sakura / Spring

The best sakura treats to celebrate Japan’s cherry blossom season

Posted on: April 10, 2024April 10, 2024

Seasonal snacks are one of my favorite things about Japan. During spring, the theme is sakura treats! Made using REAL cherry blossom recipes.

Fushimi Momoyama Castle is abundant with cherry blossom beauty
Castle / Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Spring

Fushimi Momoyama Castle is abundant with cherry blossom beauty

Posted on: April 8, 2024April 8, 2024

An important landmark of the Meiji Era, Fushimi Momoyama Castle is also home to beautiful cherry blossom trees that frame its great structure.

Exploring the Chushojima riverside – Fushimi’s hidden gem
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Tours

Exploring the Chushojima riverside – Fushimi’s hidden gem

Posted on: April 4, 2024April 4, 2024

The Chushojima riverside is easily one of Kyoto’s most underrated places of scenic beauty, offering stunning rivers, sakura, and shrines.

Kyoto Sakura 2024 – top 5 spots to find cherry blossoms
Cherry Blossom / Kyoto / Sakura / Shrine / Temple

Kyoto Sakura 2024 – top 5 spots to find cherry blossoms

Posted on: April 2, 2024April 2, 2024

The cherry blossoms are blooming! If you’re in Japan now or plan to be in the next week, you MUST check out these 5 sakura spots in Kyoto!

5 exclusive items from Daily Yamazaki you won’t get at 7-Eleven
Combini / Daily Yamazaki / Food

5 exclusive items from Daily Yamazaki you won’t get at 7-Eleven

Posted on: March 30, 2024March 30, 2024

Daily Yamazaki is the baked goods specialist of the convenience store world. Here are 5 exclusive items you won’t find at other combinis!

Top 5 exotic menu items at McDonald’s Japan
Drinks / Food / McDonald's / Restaurants

Top 5 exotic menu items at McDonald’s Japan

Posted on: March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

Of all McDonald’s stores I’ve been to around the world (including Australia, Singapore, and the UAE), Japan has the MOST exotic menu items!

Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting
Architecture / Food / Foreigner / Restaurants / Travel / Yokohama

Yokohama Chinatown – 5 reasons it’s worth visiting

Posted on: March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

Yokohama Chinatown is widely regarded as the “largest Chinatown in Asia,” outside of China of course. Here are 5 reasons it’s worth a visit! Yokohama has long since […]

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.

How to make a delicious iced coffee frappé at FamilyMart
Combini / Drinks / Family Mart

How to make a delicious iced coffee frappé at FamilyMart

Posted on: March 25, 2024March 25, 2024

As a foreigner in Japan, making a sophisticated beverage like a frappé at a convenience store may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be!

The best seasonal drinks from Starbucks Japan
Autumn / Cherry Blossom / Drinks / Sakura / Spring / Starbucks / Summer / Winter

The best seasonal drinks from Starbucks Japan

Posted on: March 24, 2024March 24, 2024

Depending on the time of year you’re in Japan, chances are there will be a special featured seasonal drink at your local Starbucks!

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