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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Japan vs Korea – convenience store differences?
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
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
Depending on the time of year you’re in Japan, chances are there will be a special featured seasonal drink at your local Starbucks!
These 5 Japanese KitKat flavors are unique, strange, and delicious!
Japan is the motherland of every KitKat flavor under the Rising Sun. These 5 flavors in particular are super delicious and a little weird!