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Top 5 “non-Japanese” restaurants you must try in Japan
Food / Restaurants / Travel

Top 5 “non-Japanese” restaurants you must try in Japan

Posted on: June 25, 2023June 25, 2023

Japanese food is among the most delicious cuisines in the world, but Japan is also home to many non-Japanese restaurants you simply must try!

Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?
Food / Kitakyushu

Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?

Posted on: June 24, 2023June 24, 2023

At this point, I could make a whole series about Japan’s twist on Western favorites, this time featuring the iconic Cinnabon!

Saizeriya – exploring Japan’s yoshoku (western) restaurants
Food / Restaurants

Saizeriya – exploring Japan’s yoshoku (western) restaurants

Posted on: June 22, 2023November 27, 2024

One of the restaurants you’ll see everywhere in Japan is Saizeriya, the best place to experience Japan’s take on western food!

Exploring ChaCha Town – Kokura’s entertainment village
Cinema / Kitakyushu / Shopping

Exploring ChaCha Town – Kokura’s entertainment village

Posted on: June 21, 2023October 23, 2023

ChaCha Town is Kokura’s entertainment shopping district; comprising clothing stores, restaurants, theaters, arcades, and a big Ferris wheel!

Hama Sushi – the disruptor of Japan’s conveyor belt sushi industry
Food / Kitakyushu / Sushi

Hama Sushi – the disruptor of Japan’s conveyor belt sushi industry

Posted on: June 21, 2023January 5, 2024

If Sushiro and Kura are the Federer and Nadal of the conveyor belt sushi world, then Hama Sushi is the Djokovic of the trio!

Popo Niku Udon – a delicious tribute to the Dragon Ball series
Food / Fukuoka / Kitakyushu

Popo Niku Udon – a delicious tribute to the Dragon Ball series

Posted on: June 16, 2023December 14, 2024

Located in the heart of Kitakyushu lies a little-known noodle soup shop that honors a beloved Dragon Ball character, the great Mr. Popo!

5 McDonald’s dessert items you’ll find only in Japan
Food / McDonald's / Travel

5 McDonald’s dessert items you’ll find only in Japan

Posted on: June 11, 2023August 5, 2023

Japan always has something unique to offer at western-owned establishments. Here are 5 McDonald’s desserts that prove this statement true!

Combini combinations – my recommended dinner set
7-Eleven / Bento Box / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Combini combinations – my recommended dinner set

Posted on: June 9, 2023February 23, 2024

Known for their cheap and delicious food conveniently accessible from anywhere in Japan, it’s easy to put together a tasty combini dinner!

What’s it like inside a Japanese supermarket? A review of Izumiya
Bento Box / Food / Shopping

What’s it like inside a Japanese supermarket? A review of Izumiya

Posted on: June 2, 2023November 12, 2023

Fresh fish, ready-to-eat meals, and unbeatable prices are what Japanese supermarkets are all about. Let’s take a look at Izumiya supermarket!

Gohanya Homare – the best tempura soba in Osaka?
Food / Osaka

Gohanya Homare – the best tempura soba in Osaka?

Posted on: June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

An almost camouflaged restaurant hidden in the backstreets of Osaka’s Nishinari ward, Gohanya Homare may be the best tempura soba in Japan.

5 must-try snacks from Lawson Japan
Combini / Lawson

5 must-try snacks from Lawson Japan

Posted on: May 29, 2023June 1, 2023

Lawson is considered one of the “big 3” convenience stores alongside Family Mart and 7-Eleven. Here are my 5 must-try snacks from Lawson!

Kura Sushi – the ultimate hybrid revolving sushi restaurant
Food / Sushi

Kura Sushi – the ultimate hybrid revolving sushi restaurant

Posted on: May 27, 2023September 17, 2023

Kura Sushi takes a unique approach to Japan’s iconic conveyor belt sushi concept by cleverly incorporating technology with old traditions.

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