Hokkaido Toriton: Hokkaido’s Top Conveyor Belt Sushi You Must Try
In Hokkaido, conveyor belt sushi is on another level—delicious and cheap in a way you’d never expect elsewhere.Among pop...
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Saga 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...
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...
Tokyo Menya Sho: Savor Tokyo’s Clear Chicken Broth Ramen in Nishi-Shinjuku
Every time I come to Tokyo, I make it a point to visit not only the most talked-about ramen shops but also those recomme...
Fukuoka 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...
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 ...
Saga 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 ...
Hyogo Try Sayo’s Famous Hormone Yaki Udon & Relax at a Countryside Cafe
I heard a friend was working in Sayo Town, Hyogo, so I decided to visit.At first, I casually thought I’d drop by since I...
Nagasaki 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...
Fukuoka 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...
Fukui A Must-Try Seasonal Crab Bowl at Raden, Just Steps from Fukui Station
Recently, we used the “JR West Unlimited Pass,” which gives you unlimited rides on JR West lines for three days, and did...
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...
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...