Saga Takeya in Karatsu, Saga: Discover the Best Grilled Eel Bowl in a Historic Taisho-Era Building
Karatsu City is located in the northwestern part of Saga Prefecture. It is the second largest city in the prefecture, kn...
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Fukuoka Savor Crispy Chicken Skewers at “Kawayaki Yakitori Samba” in Yakuin, Fukuoka
When it comes to famous spots in Fukuoka for "guruguru" crispy chicken skin skewers, the two names that always come up a...
Kumamoto Visit “Laputa Tree” in Amakusa, Kumamoto: A Majestic Tree Straight Out of a Ghibli Film
The "Laputa Tree" is a hidden gem located in Amakusa, Kumamoto.It’s actually a massive banyan tree within Nishihira Tsub...
Fukuoka Crispy Hakata-Style Gyoza at “Hakata Gion Tetsunabe” — A Must-Try Fukuoka Local Favorite
This article is based on a visit in 2012.Fukuoka is famous for its culinary delights—ramen, motsunabe hot pot, mizutaki ...
Fukuoka Menya GaGa: Fukuoka’s Best Ichiran-Style Ramen with Exceptional Gyoza in Tenjin
Ichiran is a ramen chain that originated in Fukuoka and has expanded nationwide.Originally founded as "Futaba Ramen" in ...
Miyazaki Discover Takachiho Gorge: Japan’s Mythical Canyon of Waterfalls and Legends
After driving from Fukuoka through Kumamoto and Aso, our next stop was Takachiho, a town in Miyazaki Prefecture steeped ...
Fukuoka Experience the Original Live Squid Sashimi at Kawataro in Fukuoka’s Nakasu District
This time, I'm introducing Kawataro, the original restaurant that popularized live squid sashimi.Originally developed in...
Fukuoka Must-Try Hotpot in Fukuoka: Yamasho’s Signature Offal & Cabbage Pork Nabe
The photo at the top shows the restaurant’s signature “Yamasho Nabe”. It’s rare to find a hotpot dish that looks this be...
Nagasaki Best Champon in Nagasaki? Try the Famous Kozanro in Chinatown
People often ask me, “Where can I eat well in Nagasaki?” But since I only lived there until graduating high school, I di...
Saga Experience Yobuko’s Famous Live Squid at Ika Honke in Saga, Japan
When it comes to squid in Kyushu, Yobuko in Saga Prefecture is the place to go.While traveling around Kyushu with the JR...
Fukuoka Best Mizutaki in Fukuoka: Toriden Yakuin – A Must-Try Chicken Hot Pot Experience
One of Fukuoka's signature dishes is Mizutaki (Japanese chicken hot pot).Compared to Motsunabe (offal hot pot) or Hakata...
Fukuoka Tempura no Hirao Daimyo: Fukuoka’s Best Affordable Tempura & Unlimited Squid Sashimi
Among the many restaurants considered Fukuoka’s soul food, one of the most popular is “Tempura no Hirao.”Most of its loc...
Kumamoto Amakusa Tenku no Fune: A Luxury Resort with Stunning Views and Private Open-Air Baths
An island located in the western part of Kumamoto Prefecture, Amakusa.Connected to Kyushu mainland by bridges, it can be...
Oita A Hidden Gem in Yufuin: Family-Friendly Stay and Gourmet Cuisine at Healing Inn Takasho, Yunohira Onsen
The other day, we stayed at Yunohira Onsen Healing Inn Takasho, located up a mountain road from Yufuin in Oita Prefectur...
Kumamoto Premium Horse Meat Dining in Kumamoto: A Full-Course Basashi Experience at Suganoya
When it comes to local specialties in Kumamoto, horse meat dishes—especially basashi (raw horse meat)—are a must-try.Whi...
Fukuoka Ramen Unari: Must-Try Seafood Tonkotsu Ramen in Fukuoka
In Fukuoka, the kingdom of tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, there are countless variations of this beloved dish.From rich and...
Oita African Safari in Oita: Up-Close Animal Encounters & Jungle Bus Adventure
During a recent trip to Oita for a relaxing hot spring visit, I stopped by African Safari.Even though I live nearby, I o...
Oita Sofuren Hita Yakisoba Review: Must-Try Crispy Noodles in Oita, Japan
Hita City (日田), located in the inland area of Oita Prefecture near the border with Fukuoka Prefecture, is a charming tow...
Nagasaki A Taste of Sasebo: Exploring the Iconic Burgers at Hikari Hamburger Shop
During my recent visit to Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, I couldn't resist trying the city's signature dish: the Sasebo Bu...
Fukuoka Maki no Udon: A Unique Taste of Fukuoka’s Iconic Noodles
Fukuoka is home to the "Three Major Udon Chains": Udon West, originating in central Fukuoka; Sukesan Udon, born in Kitak...