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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, 2025April 22, 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 […]

Exploring the best washoku (Japanese cuisine) meals in Japan
Cafe / Food / Kyoto / Restaurants / Ryokan

Exploring the best washoku (Japanese cuisine) meals in Japan

Posted on: March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Washoku is a category of food that refers to the traditional set meals trademarked by Japanese cuisine. These 5 washoku meals are a must-try!

Top 5 yakiniku restaurants in Japan (ranked by value)
Food / Restaurants / Yakiniku

Top 5 yakiniku restaurants in Japan (ranked by value)

Posted on: January 6, 2025January 6, 2025

Yakiniku or “Japanese BBQ” is a much beloved way of dining in Japan. Here are my top 5 yakiniku restaurants for the best bang for your buck.

Top 5 Japanese dishes to keep you warm this winter
Food / Winter / Yakiniku

Top 5 Japanese dishes to keep you warm this winter

Posted on: January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Japan is home to one of the harshest winters in the world, but pressure makes diamonds, and thus these 5 piping-hot Japanese dishes were born!

The best tempura restaurants in Japan and where to find them
Food / Restaurants / Travel

The best tempura restaurants in Japan and where to find them

Posted on: December 17, 2024December 17, 2024

Crunchy crispy golden goodness – this is how I would describe tempura in Japan. Here are the 5 best tempura restaurants I’ve been to so far:

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan
Osaka / Restaurants / Sapporo / Sendai / Sushi / Travel

Top 5 most authentic Japanese restaurants in Japan

Posted on: March 17, 2024March 17, 2024

What truly makes a restaurant authentic? In this article, I review my top 5 most authentic restaurants for Japanese cuisine across Japan!

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