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Arashiyama Monkey Park (Iwatayama) is Kyoto’s best hidden gem
Arashiyama / Kyoto / Mountain / Travel

Arashiyama Monkey Park (Iwatayama) is Kyoto’s best hidden gem

Posted on: January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

Nestled in the forests of Mt. Arashiyama is a highly underrated attraction known as Iwatayama Monkey Park, a Kyoto classic!

Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?
Architecture / Kyoto / Temple / Travel

Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?

Posted on: January 8, 2024January 8, 2024

Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto’s most popular temples, but with most of it already free for the public, is it worth entering the paid section?

Kamimura Yakiniku offers premium A4 beef at an affordable price!
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Yakiniku

Kamimura Yakiniku offers premium A4 beef at an affordable price!

Posted on: January 2, 2024January 2, 2024

A4 is one of the highest grades of beef in terms of marbling and quality. Kamimura Yakiniku lets you eat as much as you want at a low price!

Sashimi in Japan – the best places for delicious raw fish in 2024
Food / Ginzan / Restaurants / Ryokan / Sapporo / Sendai / Tokyo

Sashimi in Japan – the best places for delicious raw fish in 2024

Posted on: January 2, 2024March 5, 2025

Having traveled all over Japan, I’ve had my fair share of raw fish from different prefectures. Here are my top 5 best sashimi places in 2024!

MOS Burger is Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain
Drinks / Food / Restaurants

MOS Burger is Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain

Posted on: January 1, 2024January 1, 2024

MOS Burger, otherwise known as Mountain Ocean Sun Burger, is essentially the McDonald’s of Japan, with over 1300 stores nationwide!

McDonald’s Japan’s Christmas menu offers delicious new frappés!
Drinks / McDonald's / Restaurants

McDonald’s Japan’s Christmas menu offers delicious new frappés!

Posted on: January 1, 2024January 1, 2024

During the holiday season of late December to early January, McDonald’s Japan offers a unique range of frappés as part of its Christmas menu.

Café Restaurant Gusto is the best place to eat for families in Japan
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Restaurants / Travel

Café Restaurant Gusto is the best place to eat for families in Japan

Posted on: December 31, 2023December 31, 2023

A clever combination of Japanese and Western cuisine, Café Restaurant Gusto is the best restaurant for when you can’t decide what to eat!

Pronto Coffee makes the best oat milk coffee in Japan!
Cafe / Drinks / Shinagawa / Tokyo

Pronto Coffee makes the best oat milk coffee in Japan!

Posted on: December 30, 2023December 30, 2023

I’m not lactose intolerant or anything but Pronto Coffee makes one hell of an oat milk coffee! With branches all over Japan, it’s a must-try!

Trying Gyutan (ox-tongue), the local delicacy of Sendai
Food / Restaurants / Sendai

Trying Gyutan (ox-tongue), the local delicacy of Sendai

Posted on: December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Gyutan (not to be confused with gyudon), is a delicacy of Japanese cuisine originating from Sendai, the capital city of Miyagi prefecture.

Hoshino Coffee not only makes great coffee, but great food too!
Cafe / Drinks / Food

Hoshino Coffee not only makes great coffee, but great food too!

Posted on: December 19, 2023December 19, 2023

Among the most popular coffee shops in Japan is the iconic Hoshino Coffee, serving up its own unique coffee blend and delicious feeds!

The best Shinkansen snacks for an awesome bullet train trip!
Food / Shinkansen / Travel

The best Shinkansen snacks for an awesome bullet train trip!

Posted on: December 11, 2023December 19, 2023

Some of the best feeds in Japan can be found at bullet train stations. Here are my top 5 exclusive Shinkansen snacks for a delicious trip!

Conformity in Japan: at what point does it become an issue?
Culture / Society / Thoughts

Conformity in Japan: at what point does it become an issue?

Posted on: December 10, 2023December 10, 2023

I often say the reason people love Japan is also the reason they would never move here, and one of those is the issue of conformity.

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