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...
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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...
Tokyo Bondy Jimbocho: Tokyo’s Legendary European-Style Curry You Can’t Miss
Tokyo is home to countless renowned curry spots. During my recent business trip to the city, I made sure to carve out so...
Akita Nyuto Onsen Guide: Exploring Akita’s Best Hidden Hot Springs in a Snowy Wonderland
On this day, I set out on a hot spring tour of Nyuto Onsen in Akita.Nyuto Onsen consists of seven different hot spring i...
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...
Aichi Furaibo Nagoya: Where Locals Go for the Best Tebasaki Chicken Wings
Since I was visiting Nagoya, I decided to try "Furaibo" (風来坊)—one of the most famous chicken wing spots alongside "Sekai...
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...
Hokkaido Sanko Onsen: A Hidden Hot Spring Retreat by Lake Kussharo in Eastern Hokkaido
During my recent trip to Eastern Hokkaido, I wanted to experience a local hot spring, and that’s how I found Sanko Onsen...
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...
Hokkaido Okushiba Shoten in Sapporo: The Best Shrimp-Based Soup Curry You Must Try
When it comes to must-try gourmet dishes in Sapporo, Hokkaido, the top choices include miso ramen, sushi, Genghis Khan (...
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...
Hokkaido Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park: Best Business Hotel Near Susukino with an Amazing Breakfast
During my recent trip to Sapporo, I stayed for one night at Vessel Inn Sapporo Nakajima Park, a business hotel located r...
Hokkaido Nemuro Hanamaru: Best Affordable Conveyor Belt Sushi in Hokkaido with Fresh Seafood
One of the must-try foods in Hokkaido is, of course, sushi.However, sushi is often associated with being expensive.But d...
Hokkaido Butadon no Pancho: The Original Pork Rice Bowl in Obihiro, Hokkaido
Located about a three-hour drive east of Sapporo, Obihiro City is the sixth-largest city in Hokkaido.Obihiro is known fo...
Shizuoka Sawayaka in Shizuoka: The Ultimate Guide to the Famous Genkotsu Hamburg Steak
Shizuoka Gourmet - When I think of Shizuoka's local food, the first thing that comes to mind is a hamburger steak restau...
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...