It’s the land where the world’s most beloved matcha green tea flavors come from, and what better way to see Uji than atop Mt. Daikichi?
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Toriton Kaiten Sushi brings a taste of Hokkaido sashimi to Tokyo
Hokkaido is the home of the freshest sashimi on Earth, and this north Japan franchise Toriton Kaiten Sushi has finally come to Tokyo! With branches all over Hokkaido […]
Japan’s best Doutor branch? Mukaijima’s hidden gem for coffee
Doutor is one of Japan’s iconic coffee shop chains with thousands of stores nationwide. However, this Mukaijima branch will blow your mind!
Pablo Cheese Tarts are revolutionizing the world with baked artistry
From Japan to the big wide world, Pablo Cheese Tarts is aiming to become the “Picasso” of the baking world!
Top 5 Mt. Rainier coffee drinks from Japan’s convenience stores
Mt. Rainier may be named after a mountain near Seattle, but it’s also a Japanese brand of coffee inspired by American brewing practices.
Shinsei Bank is Japan’s best choice for foreign residents
Shinsei Bank is an absolute God-send for foreigners living in Japan on a long-term visa or permanent residency, and here’s why…
Exploring Ninenzaka’s finger food stores (top 5 recommendations)
Kyoto is a cultural hotspot for visitors in Japan. With amazing sights and delicious delicacies, here are my top 5 food stores in Ninenzaka!
What’s it like at a REAL Japanese tea ceremony?
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!
Is it worth visiting the paid section of Kiyomizu-dera?
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!
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
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
MOS Burger, otherwise known as Mountain Ocean Sun Burger, is essentially the McDonald’s of Japan, with over 1300 stores nationwide!