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Jingisukan is Hokkaido’s Genghis Khan inspired lamb yakiniku dish
Food / Hokkaido / Restaurants / Sapporo / Yakiniku

Jingisukan is Hokkaido’s Genghis Khan inspired lamb yakiniku dish

Posted on: February 11, 2024February 11, 2024

Inspired by the great Mongolian ruler Genghis Khan, Jingisukan is a lamb yakiniku dish that was introduced to Hokkaido in the 1900s.

Rikuro’s cheesecake offers the softest, most fluffy treat in Japan!
Food / Osaka / Travel

Rikuro’s cheesecake offers the softest, most fluffy treat in Japan!

Posted on: February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

Rikuro’s is an iconic producer of cheesecakes in Japan which has grown worldwide recognition for its incredibly fluffy and jiggly cakes!

All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Travel / Yakiniku

All-you-can-eat for 10 bucks? Osaka’s cheapest yakiniku restaurant

Posted on: February 10, 2024February 10, 2024

Have you ever craved some Japanese barbecue but found yourself low on cash? Well here in Osaka is the cheapest yakiniku you’ll ever find!

5 fun activities to do at Universal Studios Japan
Food / Osaka / Theme Park

5 fun activities to do at Universal Studios Japan

Posted on: February 7, 2024February 7, 2024

There are so many fun activities to do at Universal Studios Japan that it’s impossible to do them all in a day, so here are my top 5 for you.

Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo
Kyoto / Tokyo / Travel

Riding Japan’s overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo

Posted on: February 6, 2024February 6, 2024

With iconic top-speed bullet trains to get you across the country, it’s common for visitors to overlook Japan’s much cheaper overnight bus.

Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents
Banking / Combini / Finance / Foreigner / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents

Posted on: February 5, 2024February 15, 2024

Shinsei Bank is an absolute God-send for foreigners living in Japan on a long-term visa or permanent residency, and here’s why…

Is A5 Wagyu beef worth it? My experience at Rokkasen yakiniku
Food / Restaurants / Shinjuku / Tokyo

Is A5 Wagyu beef worth it? My experience at Rokkasen yakiniku

Posted on: February 2, 2024February 2, 2024

A5 wagyu is the holy grail of Japanese beef, but with such a high price tag for this top-of-the-range meat, is it worth the cost?

Amazing printing services at Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Lawson

Amazing printing services at Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

Japan is no doubt the land of convenience, with over 50,000 convenience stores nationwide offering ATMs, mailing, and printing services!

Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)
Culture / Food / Kyoto / Travel

Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)

Posted on: January 27, 2024January 27, 2024

Kyoto is a cultural hotspot for visitors in Japan. With amazing sights and delicious delicacies, here are my top 5 food stores in Ninenzaka!

USJ’s Super Nintendo World is a dream come true for Mario fans
Gaming / Osaka / Theme Park / Travel

USJ’s Super Nintendo World is a dream come true for Mario fans

Posted on: January 22, 2024January 22, 2024

Honestly, they may as well rename Super Nintendo World to Super Mario World, because he absolutely steals the show at USJ Osaka!

Exploring Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Japan
Osaka / Theme Park / Travel

Exploring Harry Potter World at Universal Studios Japan

Posted on: January 18, 2024January 22, 2024

USJ’s Harry Potter World is an absolute must-visit for all the magic-loving witches and wizards around the world!

What’s it like at a REAL Japanese tea ceremony?
Culture / Drinks / Kyoto

What’s it like at a REAL Japanese tea ceremony?

Posted on: January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

Despite living in Japan for a year, I never understood what a tea ceremony was. That all changed when I went to Tea Ceremony Nagomi in Kyoto!

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