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Top 5 Japanese steamed buns that really hit the spot!
Combini / Food / Vending machine

Top 5 Japanese steamed buns that really hit the spot!

Posted on: March 15, 2025March 15, 2025

Steamed buns are an absolute delicacy in Japan and cost as little as 150 yen! These are my top 5 picks for these delicious doughy treats:

Top 5 places to order pizza in Japan!
Cafe / Food / Restaurants

Top 5 places to order pizza in Japan!

Posted on: January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

From cheesy matcha toppings to corn and mayo delights, pizza in Japan definitely invites creativity and imagination of flavors!

Top 5 hiking trails in Japan based on epicness and memorability
Hiking / Sports and Fitness / Travel

Top 5 hiking trails in Japan based on epicness and memorability

Posted on: January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

The best hiking trails are the ones burnt to memory forever. This list shows the 5 best hiking trails in Japan that I’ve ventured on (so far).

Christmas in Japan! Top 5 activities to celebrate the jolly season
Festivals / Food / Shopping / Winter

Christmas in Japan! Top 5 activities to celebrate the jolly season

Posted on: December 24, 2024December 24, 2024

Japan may not be a Christian country, but it sure as heck knows how to celebrate Christmas! Here are 5 cool things to do ’tis season!

Does Japan exploit foreign workers?
Foreigner / Thoughts / Work

Does Japan exploit foreign workers?

Posted on: December 7, 2024December 7, 2024

In this article, I’ll be discussing my experiences as a foreigner working in various jobs in Japan and whether racial exploitation exists.

5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!
Thoughts / Travel / Winter

5 reasons you should visit Japan during the winter season!

Posted on: November 14, 2024November 14, 2024

Japan is most notably popular for its spring cherry blossoms and golden autumn leaves, but here’s why you should visit in winter instead!

Lotteria Japan vs Korea: which has the better menu?
Drinks / Food / Korea / Restaurants

Lotteria Japan vs Korea: which has the better menu?

Posted on: September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Lotteria is a major Korean fast-food burger chain with stores all over Asia. How does Japan’s Lotteria menu fare against the Korean original?

How easy is it to find a job in Japan?
Finance / Kyoto / Travel / Working Holiday Visa

How easy is it to find a job in Japan?

Posted on: April 19, 2024April 19, 2024

Finding a job just about anywhere in the world is often a daunting task, but as a foreigner in Japan, what is the job hunting process like?

What it’s like visiting a mosque in Japan
Foreigner / Kyoto / Religion

What it’s like visiting a mosque in Japan

Posted on: March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

I’ve talked about halal food and Muslim-friendly supermarkets before, but here’s what it’s like to visit an actual mosque in Kyoto, Japan!

Kebabs in Japan – the best places for a halal Middle-Eastern bite!
Akihabara / Food / Halal / Harajuku / Tokyo / Yokohama

Kebabs in Japan – the best places for a halal Middle-Eastern bite!

Posted on: January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Whether you’re in need of halal food or just crave a good Middle-Eastern feed, these are my top 3 spots for kebabs in Japan!

MOS Burger is Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain
Drinks / Food / Restaurants

MOS Burger is Japan’s most iconic fast-food chain

Posted on: January 1, 2024January 1, 2024

MOS Burger, otherwise known as Mountain Ocean Sun Burger, is essentially the McDonald’s of Japan, with over 1300 stores nationwide!

What you can get at Japan’s 7-Eleven for under 10 dollars (US)
7-Eleven / Combini / Food

What you can get at Japan’s 7-Eleven for under 10 dollars (US)

Posted on: October 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Making a living in Japan might seem difficult as wages tend to be quite low, but not when you factor in how cheap it is to eat at 7-Eleven!

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