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...
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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...
Fukui How to Get to Tojinbo: Explore Japan’s Famous Cliffs and Scenic Coastal Views from Fukui
One of the most iconic sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture is Tojinbo, a location often featured in two-hour suspense ...
Nagasaki 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...
Osaka Jiyuken’s Famous Curry in Osaka: Retro Comfort Food with a Raw Egg Twist
During a recent trip to Osaka, I wanted to try something local—and I remembered the "famous curry" from Jiyuken, introdu...
Fukuoka 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...
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...
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...
Hokkaido Sapporo’s Unique Late-Night Trend: “Parfait, Coffee, Liquor, Sato” and the Rise of Shime Parfaits
During a recent trip to Hokkaido, I stumbled upon a new Sapporo trend called “shime parfait” while casually searching fo...
Tokyo A Luxurious Unagi Experience at Obana: Tokyo’s Hidden Eel Masterpiece in Minami-Senju
Whenever I travel for leisure or business, I can’t resist seeking out delicious local food.On a recent trip to Tokyo, I ...
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...
Tokyo Stay at Andon Ryokan Tokyo: A Stylish, Affordable Base for Sightseeing
I had such a wonderful stay last night that I couldn’t wait to share it.The place is called Andon Ryokan, located just a...
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 ...
Hokkaido Rich Miso Ramen at Menya Yukikaze — A Must-Visit Late-Night Spot in Sapporo
Stopped by Sapporo on the way to visit a friend staying in Niseko.Every time I’m in Sapporo, I make a point to visit a d...
Tokyo Rich Sea Bream Ramen at Mengyo in Tokyo – A Unique Seafood Broth Worth the Wait
When I'm traveling around Tokyo, I like to check out places that catch my eye—especially when I'm dining solo.One such p...
Kanagawa Exquisite Chicken Ramen at Toriku TRICK in Yokohama – A Refined and Flavorful Experience
When I recently visited the Kanto region, I took the opportunity to explore some great ramen spots. One of the standout ...
Niigata Shiratama no Yu Kahou: A Refined Hot Spring Ryokan Experience in Niigata’s Tsukioka Onsen
While planning a recent trip to Niigata, I was on the lookout for a nice place to stay and came across Tsukioka Onsen.Lo...
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 ...
Okinawa Zamami Island Travel Guide: Crystal-Clear Beaches and Local Charm Just an Hour from Naha
For the past three years, I've been visiting Okinawa's remote islands annually. When I share this with others, they ofte...
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 ...