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Gyu-Kaku is a Japanese BBQ chain turned global franchise!
Food / Restaurants / Yakiniku

Gyu-Kaku is a Japanese BBQ chain turned global franchise!

Posted on: April 20, 2024July 30, 2025

When it comes to Japanese BBQ or “yakiniku” restaurants, you can’t go wrong with popular chains like Gyu-Kaku, especially as a foreigner.

Top 5 vending machine soups you’ll find only in Japan
Drinks / Food / Vending machine

Top 5 vending machine soups you’ll find only in Japan

Posted on: April 18, 2024April 18, 2024

The practicality of vending machines goes far beyond a can of cola. Here in Japan, you can grab yourself a savory soup too!

Spring in Japan – 5 ways to make the most of Japan’s best season!
Cherry Blossom / Food / Sakura / Sports and Fitness / Spring

Spring in Japan – 5 ways to make the most of Japan’s best season!

Posted on: April 16, 2024April 16, 2024

Spring in Japan is a time for new beginnings. As the freezing winter days draw to a close, the warmth of spring beckons us to the outdoors!

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, 2024July 30, 2025

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, 2024July 30, 2025

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

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, 2024July 30, 2025

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, 2024July 30, 2025

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?
7-Eleven / Combini / Drinks / Family Mart / Food / Korea / Lawson

Japan vs Korea – convenience store differences?

Posted on: March 25, 2024July 30, 2025

In this edition of my “Japan vs Korea” series, I go over the 5 most notable differences between Japan and Korea’s convenience stores.

A day in Nara – 5 must-do activities for a memorable trip!
Food / Nara / Restaurants / Shopping / Travel

A day in Nara – 5 must-do activities for a memorable trip!

Posted on: March 18, 2024July 30, 2025

Nara is the deer capital of Japan, but there’s more to it than that. Here are 5 of the best things to do for an amazing time in Nara!

Exploring Shin-Okubo, Japan’s very own “Korea Town”
Korea / Park / Restaurants / Shin-Okubo / Shinjuku / Tokyo

Exploring Shin-Okubo, Japan’s very own “Korea Town”

Posted on: March 18, 2024July 30, 2025

Widely known as Japan’s Korea Town, Shin-Okubo offers delicious Korean fried chicken, scenic parks for the day and K-pop vibes for the night!

Osaka’s best cheap yakiniku? A review of Yakiniku-zanmai Gen
Food / Osaka / Restaurants / Yakiniku

Osaka’s best cheap yakiniku? A review of Yakiniku-zanmai Gen

Posted on: March 14, 2024July 30, 2025

1,500 yen (10 USD) for 60 minutes of all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue, Yakiniku-zanmai Gen might be the best buffet restaurant in Osaka!

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