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
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?
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!
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”
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
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!
McDonald’s Japan introduces Ume-Nori Shaka Shaka fries
Another unorthodox flavor for the McDonald’s Japan record books, this time featuring a unique “seaweed plum” flavor of Shaka Shaka fries.
Kaldi Coffee Farm is Japan’s hub for coffee and international goods
Like stepping into a museum of planet Earth itself, Kaldi Coffee Farm offers a plethora of international goods and its own brand of coffee!
Exploring Echigo Yuzawa station – the hub of local delicacies
Yuzawa is known for its scenic ski resorts and fun snowy vibe, but just down the road is the iconic Echigo Yuzawa station with much to offer!
Rikuto’s Place serves up the best fried chicken and burgers in Osaka
Rikuto’s Place is a humble little shop in the heart of Osaka around the Dotonbori area, frying up some of the best chicken in town!
Why Matsuya is the best gyudon (beef bowl) chain in Japan
24/7 gyudon (beef bowl) restaurants are now dominated by a handful of top dog franchises. Here’s why Matsuya stands above the competition…