Kyushu

Torizen Nishinakasu Bekkan – A Hidden Gem in Fukuoka Serving Authentic Mizutaki Hot Pot

Looking for authentic mizutaki hot pot in Fukuoka? Torizen Nishinakasu Bekkan offers a cozy riverside dining experience with flavorful chicken broth and premium ingredients.

2025.08.23

Fukuoka

Higashi Onsen on Iojima Island – Ultimate Hidden Hot Spring Experience in Kagoshima

Discover Higashi Onsen, a spectacular natural hot spring on Iojima Island in Mishima Village, Kagoshima. Experience soaking in natural pools surrounded by cliffs and ocean with breathtaking sunset views - truly a hidden gem among Japan's hot springs.

2025.08.17

Kagoshima

Primrose Review – Triple Turkish Rice Near Nagasaki’s Meganebashi Bridge

Review of Primrose restaurant in Nagasaki, famous for high-quality Turkish Rice with spectacular views of Meganebashi Bridge. Experience the "adult children's meal" with perfect Western dishes on one plate near this iconic tourist spot.

2025.08.13

Nagasaki

Kintsuta Review – Hakata Taki-niku Nabe with Spectacular Meat Caldera in Stylish Fukuoka Restaurant

Experience Kintsuta's signature Hakata Taki-niku Nabe featuring a dramatic meat caldera presentation. This stylish Fukuoka restaurant in Haruyoshi offers premium wagyu and pork in rich tail soup with unique visual impact.

2025.08.11

Fukuoka

Torikawa Suikyo Review – Fukuoka’s Famous Crispy Chicken Skin Yakitori Restaurant

Review of Torikawa Suikyo, a renowned Fukuoka yakitori restaurant famous for its unique crispy chicken skin preparation. Discover the local yakitori culture and must-try dishes at this popular Yakuin establishment.

2025.08.09

Fukuoka

Kamishikimi Kumano Imasu Shrine – A Mystical Hidden Gem in Takamori, Kumamoto

Discover Kamishikimi Kumano Imasu Shrine in Takamori, Kumamoto - a mystical shrine with moss-covered lanterns lining a atmospheric forest path. This hidden gem offers otherworldly photography opportunities and spiritual experiences in Minami-Aso.

2025.08.07

Kumamoto

Tanca Review – Fukuoka’s Famous Beef Tongue Restaurant with Exquisite Shabu-shabu and Fried Rice

Review of Tanca, Fukuoka's renowned beef tongue restaurant famous for its silky aged tongue shabu-shabu, exceptional fried rice, and grilled tongue. Discover why this hidden gem is worth the visit and how to order their specialties nationwide.

2025.08.05

Fukuoka

Hidechan Ramen Review – A Famous Fukuoka Ramen Shop That Keeps Evolving

Review of Hidechan Ramen's main store in Fukuoka, a famous ramen shop known for its evolving flavors. Discover how this soy sauce-forward tonkotsu ramen has changed over the years and whether it's worth the premium price.

2025.08.03

Fukuoka

Grill Fresh Oysters at Itoshima’s Famous Kakigoya Toyohisamaru in Fukuoka

When it comes to oysters, most people think of places like Miyagi or Hiroshima.I’ve tried oysters from both, and they ar...

2025.07.30

Fukuoka

Ichigen: Discover Rich, Gentle Tonkotsu Ramen in Saga

One afternoon, I had some errands in Saga, so I thought—why not also look for something delicious? That’s when I remembe...

2025.07.26

Saga

Arita Porcelain Park: A Stunning European-Style Palace in Saga, Japan

While planning my trip to Saga, I stumbled upon an intriguing spot—Arita Porcelain Park.This facility was created with s...

2025.07.24

Saga

Daichi no Udon: Fukuoka’s Beloved Udon with Giant Goboten Tempura

I’ve written about this several times on this blog already, but Fukuoka isn’t just famous for ramen, motsunabe, and mizu...

2025.07.20

Fukuoka

Enjoy Fukuoka’s Spicy Cod Roe and Fluffy Rice at Shoboan in Hakata Station

Did you know there’s a place right inside Hakata Station where you can enjoy one of Fukuoka’s specialties—spicy cod roe ...

2025.07.18

Fukuoka

Enjoy Saga Beef and Ureshino Hot Springs at Koyokaku — A Cozy Stay for Families

We recently took advantage of the nationwide travel discount and stayed at the long-established inn Koyokaku, Saga Beef ...

2025.07.16

Saga

Try Champon at Horaiken Bekkan, a Gorgeous Chinese Restaurant Near Nagasaki Peace Park

Every time I visit home Nagasaki, I look for great Nagasaki specialties. On a recent trip, I checked out Horaiken Bekkan...

2025.07.12

Nagasaki

Enjoy Solo Lunch Hot Pot (Motsunabe) at Rakutenti in Fukuoka — A Must for Foodies!

Fukuoka City is packed with incredible local delicacies.Motsunabe (offal hot pot) is one of those famous Fukuoka special...

2025.07.10

Fukuoka

Delicious Grilled Eel at Inakaan, a Long-Established Unagi Restaurant Near Kokura Station

The other day, I had a reason to be around Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. Since I was there, I decided to look f...

2025.07.06

Fukuoka

Ganso Hakata Mentaiju: A Must-Visit Mentaiko Specialty Restaurant in Fukuoka

One of Fukuoka's most renowned specialties is karashi mentaiko (spicy cod roe).While many tourists purchase it as a souv...

2025.07.04

Fukuoka

Tsuruchan Café in Nagasaki: Visiting Kyushu’s Oldest Coffee Shop for Turkish Rice and Milkshake

I was born and raised in Nagasaki, and lived there until high school.Even now, I go back to Nagasaki during New Year’s a...

2025.06.30

Nagasaki

Sukesan Udon: A Must-Try Udon Chain in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka

In Fukuoka City where I live, the go-to udon chain is "West", but in Kitakyushu, the most famous name is Sukesan Udon.Am...

2025.06.26

Fukuoka