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Trying Kyoto’s Zenkashoin confectionery’s “Phantom Moon” waffles
Food / Kyoto

Trying Kyoto’s Zenkashoin confectionery’s “Phantom Moon” waffles

Posted on: June 24, 2025August 1, 2025

Zenkashoin is a brand of authentic and hybrid Japanese-Western confectionery treats located near Kyoto’s iconic Nijo Castle.

Olive oil ice cream? Trying this local delicacy in Amanohashidate
Cafe / Food / Kyoto

Olive oil ice cream? Trying this local delicacy in Amanohashidate

Posted on: June 22, 2025August 1, 2025

At the docks of Miyazu Bay is a cafe that’s taking visitors of Amanohashidate by storm, offering its iconic olive oil ice cream cones!

Zetteria gives this local favorite burger shop a new glow up!
Food / Korea / Restaurants

Zetteria gives this local favorite burger shop a new glow up!

Posted on: June 12, 2025August 1, 2025

Since its acquisition by Japan’s Zensho Holdings, all Lotteria burger restaurants in Japan have been rebranded as Zetteria!

Trying Japan’s “Peanut Monaka” at Narita Domestic Airport
Airport / Food / Tokyo

Trying Japan’s “Peanut Monaka” at Narita Domestic Airport

Posted on: June 10, 2025August 1, 2025

A most intriguing delicacy, Japan’s “Peanut Monaka” is not at all what it seems. An acquired taste perhaps, here are my thoughts…

Trying Sakuraco’s new “Taste of Kyushu” snacks & candy box!
Culture / Food / Kyushu / Matcha Green Tea

Trying Sakuraco’s new “Taste of Kyushu” snacks & candy box!

Posted on: June 7, 2025August 1, 2025

In this special article, I’ll be sharing my honest review of Sakuraco’s tasty new snack box series “Taste of Kyushu” by ICHIGO Inc.

Osaka Expo 2025 – where culture, technology, and lifestyle unite
Culture / Food / Osaka / Technology / Travel

Osaka Expo 2025 – where culture, technology, and lifestyle unite

Posted on: May 4, 2025August 1, 2025

Here at the Osaka Expo, the world gathers to showcase the latest lifestyle, tech, and cultural trends of their home country.

Exploring the streets of Fukuoka, the northern shore of Kyushu
Food / Fukuoka / Shopping

Exploring the streets of Fukuoka, the northern shore of Kyushu

Posted on: May 3, 2025August 1, 2025

Fukuoka is known for its beautiful coastal scenery, yatai food stands, and ferries to Korea. Here’s what to expect with Fukuoka’s street life.

These gourmet ekiben will make your bullet train trip luxurious!
Food / Kyoto / Shinkansen / Travel

These gourmet ekiben will make your bullet train trip luxurious!

Posted on: May 1, 2025August 1, 2025

I’ve written about ekiben or “train station lunch packs” before, but had to do a piece on these luxurious gourmet ekiben from Kyoto Station!

Moon & Back Ramen Bar offers flame-torched Wagyu ramen!
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Moon & Back Ramen Bar offers flame-torched Wagyu ramen!

Posted on: April 28, 2025August 1, 2025

In the humble backstreets of Kyoto’s Shijo street, Moon & Back Ramen Bar is serving up delicious flame-torched Wagyu beef amen!

The best protein feeds from Uber Eats Japan! (Kyoto edition)
Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

The best protein feeds from Uber Eats Japan! (Kyoto edition)

Posted on: April 27, 2025August 1, 2025

I talked about the struggles of getting your protein fix in Japan in a previous article, but Uber Eats has made it so much easier! Uber Eats in […]

Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery
Cafe / Food / Kyoto / Restaurants

Exploring the vast menu of cafe SAGAN – Kyoto’s authentic eatery

Posted on: April 22, 2025August 1, 2025

Cafe SAGAN is more than a cute little coffee house in Kyoto, it’s a full on authentic Japanese eatery with a Western touch! Cafe SAGAN is a small […]

The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread
Cherry Blossom / Food / Kyoto / Sakura

The 10 Yen Pan – Japan’s edible coin-shaped baked cheese bread

Posted on: April 11, 2025August 1, 2025

Japan’s take on Korea’s 10 won bread, the 10 yen pan is a big coin-shaped baked delight that has been popularized at festivals and events.

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