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5 yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) treats for autumn in Japan
Autumn / Combini / Food

5 yaki-imo (baked sweet potato) treats for autumn in Japan

Posted on: September 14, 2023July 29, 2025

Autumn in Japan is yaki-imo season, that is, the delicious time of year when baked sweet potato goods are in high-flying abundance!

Top 5 onigiri (rice balls) from Japan’s convenience stores
7-Eleven / Combini / Family Mart / Food / Lawson

Top 5 onigiri (rice balls) from Japan’s convenience stores

Posted on: September 9, 2023July 29, 2025

Onigiri or “rice balls” are the cornerstone of Japan’s on-the-go foods. In stock at all convenience stores, here are my top 5 onigiri choices!

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Uber Eats in Japan – easy to use, incredible variety, and low costs!

Posted on: September 7, 2023July 29, 2025

Uber Eats is really something else in Japan, offering a Japanese-dominant food menu with amazing variety and affordable prices!

Torikizoku is the best yakitori (grilled chicken) chain in Japan!
Food / Restaurants

Torikizoku is the best yakitori (grilled chicken) chain in Japan!

Posted on: September 2, 2023July 29, 2025

Torikizoku is one of Japan’s most popular chains for delicious grilled chicken skewers on demand, a favorite for locals and tourists alike!

Ranking Lawson’s parfait flavors from worst to best
Combini / Food / Lawson

Ranking Lawson’s parfait flavors from worst to best

Posted on: August 30, 2023July 29, 2025

Convenience stores in Japan are known for their incredible range of delicious goods. Here are my rankings for Lawson’s parfait desserts!

Isomaru Suisan is Japan’s 24-hour fresh seafood restaurant
Food / Restaurants

Isomaru Suisan is Japan’s 24-hour fresh seafood restaurant

Posted on: August 26, 2023July 29, 2025

In Japan, 24-hour restaurants aren’t limited to McDonald’s and Burger King. Isomaru Suisan seafood restaurant is a powerful example of this!

Japan vs Korea – 5 notable differences from a neutral viewpoint
Culture / Food / Korea / Society / Travel

Japan vs Korea – 5 notable differences from a neutral viewpoint

Posted on: August 23, 2023July 29, 2025

As a foreigner with no real bias toward either of these Asian nations, I thought I’d share some of my observations comparing Japan vs Korea.

This fishing restaurant in Japan lets you catch your own dinner!
Food / Restaurants / Shinjuku

This fishing restaurant in Japan lets you catch your own dinner!

Posted on: August 9, 2023July 29, 2025

Located in Shinjuku Washington Hotel, this fishing restaurant provides one of the most authentic and memorable Japanese dining experiences!

Cereal in Japan exists, but not as you’d expect!
Food

Cereal in Japan exists, but not as you’d expect!

Posted on: August 8, 2023July 29, 2025

Many who come here on holiday adjust to eating rice or noodles for breakfast, but cereal in Japan can be a surprisingly unique experience too!

Halal Ramen Naniwaya is Osaka’s Muslim-friendly Japanese diner
Food / Halal / Osaka

Halal Ramen Naniwaya is Osaka’s Muslim-friendly Japanese diner

Posted on: August 5, 2023July 29, 2025

Serving up delicious ramen, succulent wagyu beef, and crispy fried entrées, Halal Ramen Naniwaya is a God-send for Muslims in Osaka!

5 reasons to visit Universal Studios Japan even without a ticket
Anime / Arcades / Gaming / Osaka / Theme Park

5 reasons to visit Universal Studios Japan even without a ticket

Posted on: July 28, 2023July 29, 2025

Universal Studios Japan is more than a bunch of rollercoaster rides and popcorn stands. Here are 5 unique reasons you’ll love USJ in Osaka.

Riverwalk Kitakyushu offers a scenic shopping complex and walk
Kitakyushu / Shopping

Riverwalk Kitakyushu offers a scenic shopping complex and walk

Posted on: July 7, 2023July 29, 2025

Despite its name, Riverwalk Kitakyushu is the name of the shopping complex along Murasaki River, but it’s definitely a nice “river walk” too.

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