Japan
Tonkatsu Ichiban Kyoto
Budget-friendly, belly-happy food. The term hidden gem is thrown about the internet all the time. We get it, you didn’t [Read more]
Asia
Asia
Shinkyo Bridge, Nikko, Japan
What you need to know before visiting Shinkyo Bridge Nikko The beautiful Shinkyo Bridge, “sacred bridge”, acts as an entrance [Read more]
Japan
Travel To Do: Cat Island, Tashirojima, Japan
Cats are King on Tashirojima Island Tashirojima (田代島) is a small island in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. It is a small [Read more]
Asia
10th Anniversary of Tohoku earthquake and tsunami
Ten years on from Japan’s worst natural disaster 11th March 2021 marked the 10th anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake and [Read more]
Asia
75 years on from nuclear attacks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Anniversary of the dropping of the world’s first atomic bomb This week has marked the 75th anniversary of what is, [Read more]
Asia
Travel: ice cream is big in Japan!
The world’s tallest ice cream for purchase? The weather recently in the UK has been lovely but due to COVID-19 [Read more]
Drink
Drinks News: Kokoro Gin now in 5cl bottles
KOKORO GIN LAUNCHES MINIATURES Kokoro Gin has launched a miniature bottle of its unique Japanese-inspired London Dry Gin. Handy for [Read more]
Japan
Cherry blossom treats in Tokyo
One way to celebrate Hanami (Flower watching) and appreciate cherry blossom is to buy all the things sakura. Tobu Railway [Read more]
Japan
Travel: Tourist Signs in Japan
Morioka Regional Development Bureau in northern Japan have created signs to help visitors with local customs and food. Its an initiative [Read more]
Japan
Shimaya Ryoken, Yamanouchi, Japan Review
Traditional Japanese Accommodation in Yamanouchi Yamanouchi resort is located in the Shiga highlands region and is surrounded by stunning scenery. We aimed [Read more]
Burger
Food Review: Mos Burger, Ishinomaki, Japan
Mos Burger – Japanese Burger Chain Mos Burger is the second-largest fast-food franchise in Japan after McDonald’s but it can [Read more]
Fish
Restaurant review: Gion Nanba, 23-1 Nagitsuji Fushikawacho, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto Prefecture 607-8167, Japan
Like Chihana on the opposite side of the main Shijo Dori street, Gion Nanba is also a well-regarded Michelin-starred kappa-style (counter) kaiseki (traditional [Read more]
Japan
Travel: Harry, Hedgehog Cafe, 2F, IWAHORI Building, Roppongi 6-7-2, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Harry Hedgehog Cafe and Pet Shop Going to a cat cafe is one of the things I had always [Read more]
Japan
Restaurant Review: Chihana, 84 Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Three Michelin Star dining in Kyoto Kyoto in Japan has an abundance of Michelin star dining so we were spoiled [Read more]
Food
Food Review: Big Boy Restaurant, 3-3-20, Asahi, Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan
Eat with Big Boy Always looking for something a little different we picked Big Boy Restaurant from our host’s suggestions. [Read more]
Food
5 Weird Restaurants of Tokyo
Five unusual restaurants to visit in Tokyo Tokyo is the best place for every kind of food. Here we pick [Read more]
Japan
Recipe: Okonomiyaki aka Japanese Pizza 🇯🇵
This is Japan on a plate for me. Creamy Kewpie mayo, fishy bonito flakes and okonomiyaki sauce – full [Read more]
Japan
Travel: Snow Monkeys in Yudanaka, Japan
Visiting the snow monkeys of Japan The Onsen (hot spring) towns of Yudanka and Shibu have another draw, a park inhabited [Read more]
Japan
Japan Travel: Nikko to Kisarazu
Time passed far too quickly and it was time to leave Nikko and journey to Kisarazu. As with everything in [Read more]
Japan
Japan Travel: Ishinomaki to Nikko
A cloudy day in Japan meant these two pale Scots ended up crispy with the UV. This meant that I [Read more]