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...
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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 ...
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...
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...