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Green tea pizza? Trying matcha pizza at Itoh Kyuemon cafe
Cafe / Kyoto / Matcha Green Tea

Green tea pizza? Trying matcha pizza at Itoh Kyuemon cafe

Posted on: April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

Kyoto is the land of matcha green tea – matcha lattes and ice cream are just the tip of the iceberg, because now matcha pizza is on the menu!

5 things to do in Uji – the matcha green tea capital of the world
Drinks / Food / Kyoto / Uji

5 things to do in Uji – the matcha green tea capital of the world

Posted on: April 24, 2024April 24, 2024

Known as the matcha green tea capital of the world, Uji is a naturally beautiful city with ideal farming conditions and plenty to do!

Top 5 exotic menu items at McDonald’s Japan
Drinks / Food / McDonald's / Restaurants

Top 5 exotic menu items at McDonald’s Japan

Posted on: March 29, 2024March 29, 2024

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!

The best seasonal drinks from Starbucks Japan
Autumn / Cherry Blossom / Drinks / Sakura / Spring / Starbucks / Summer / Winter

The best seasonal drinks from Starbucks Japan

Posted on: March 24, 2024March 24, 2024

Depending on the time of year you’re in Japan, chances are there will be a special featured seasonal drink at your local Starbucks!

Where can you find the best matcha green tea ice cream in Kyoto?
Agriculture / Drinks / Food / Kyoto / Uji

Where can you find the best matcha green tea ice cream in Kyoto?

Posted on: February 19, 2024February 20, 2024

Uji (Kyoto) is the matcha green tea capital of the world, and having lived here for a year now, these are my top 5 matcha ice cream spots!

Byodoin Omotesando – Kyoto’s very own matcha green tea street!
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Restaurants / Uji

Byodoin Omotesando – Kyoto’s very own matcha green tea street!

Posted on: September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Around the corner from Uji station by the famous Uji River across the Uji Bridge (I said Uji too much) is Kyoto’s dedicated green tea street!

5 Japanese desserts you won’t find in your home country
Combini / Food

5 Japanese desserts you won’t find in your home country

Posted on: June 24, 2023June 25, 2023

Japan is a haven for those with a sweet tooth. Here are 5 Japanese desserts you probably won’t find in your home country.

Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?
Food / Kitakyushu

Trying Cinnabon in Japan – what differences can you expect?

Posted on: June 24, 2023June 24, 2023

At this point, I could make a whole series about Japan’s twist on Western favorites, this time featuring the iconic Cinnabon!

5 McDonald’s dessert items you’ll find only in Japan
Food / McDonald's / Travel

5 McDonald’s dessert items you’ll find only in Japan

Posted on: June 11, 2023August 5, 2023

Japan always has something unique to offer at western-owned establishments. Here are 5 McDonald’s desserts that prove this statement true!

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