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Tonkatsu Ichiban Kyoto

20 March 2023 Emma Mykytyn 0
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]
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Japan

Shinkyo Bridge, Nikko, Japan

22 October 2022 Emma Mykytyn Comments Off on 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

2 September 2022 Emma Mykytyn 0
Cats are King on Tashirojima Island Tashirojima (田代島) is a small island in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. It is a small [Read more]
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Asia

10th Anniversary of Tohoku earthquake and tsunami

13 March 2021 Emma Mykytyn 0
Ten years on from Japan’s worst natural disaster 11th March 2021 marked the 10th anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake and [Read more]
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Asia

75 years on from nuclear attacks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

9 August 2020 Emma Mykytyn 0
Anniversary of the dropping of the world’s first atomic bomb This week has marked the 75th anniversary of what is, [Read more]
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Asia

Travel: ice cream is big in Japan!

13 April 2020 Emma Mykytyn 0
The world’s tallest ice cream for purchase? The weather recently in the UK has been lovely but due to COVID-19 [Read more]
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Drink

Drinks News: Kokoro Gin now in 5cl bottles

3 August 2017 Emma Mykytyn 0
KOKORO GIN LAUNCHES MINIATURES Kokoro Gin has launched a miniature bottle of its unique Japanese-inspired London Dry Gin.  Handy for [Read more]
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Japan

Cherry blossom treats in Tokyo

6 April 2017 Emma Mykytyn 0
One way to celebrate Hanami (Flower watching) and appreciate cherry blossom is to buy all the things sakura.  Tobu Railway [Read more]
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Japan

Travel: Tourist Signs in Japan

10 February 2017 Emma Mykytyn 0
Morioka Regional Development Bureau in northern Japan have created signs to help visitors with local customs and food. Its an initiative [Read more]
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Japan

Shimaya Ryoken, Yamanouchi, Japan Review

19 October 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
Traditional Japanese Accommodation in Yamanouchi Yamanouchi resort is located in the Shiga highlands region and is surrounded by stunning scenery. We aimed [Read more]
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Burger

Food Review: Mos Burger, Ishinomaki, Japan

17 August 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
Mos Burger – Japanese Burger Chain Mos Burger is the second-largest fast-food franchise in Japan after McDonald’s but it  can [Read more]
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Fish

Restaurant review: Gion Nanba, 23-1 Nagitsuji Fushikawacho, Yamashina Ward, Kyoto Prefecture 607-8167, Japan

19 July 2016 Mr Foodie 1
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]
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Japan

Travel: Harry, Hedgehog Cafe, 2F, IWAHORI Building, Roppongi 6-7-2, Minato-ku, Tokyo

13 July 2016 Emma Mykytyn 2
  Harry Hedgehog Cafe and Pet Shop Going to a cat cafe is one of the things I had always [Read more]
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Japan

Restaurant Review: Chihana, 84 Minamigawa, Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto

29 June 2016 Mr Foodie 2
Three Michelin Star dining in Kyoto Kyoto in Japan has an abundance of Michelin star dining so we were spoiled [Read more]
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Food

Food Review: Big Boy Restaurant, 3-3-20, Asahi, Kisarazu, Chiba, Japan

22 June 2016 Emma Mykytyn 1
Eat with Big Boy Always looking for something a little different we picked Big Boy Restaurant from our host’s suggestions. [Read more]
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Food

5 Weird Restaurants of Tokyo

7 June 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
Five unusual restaurants to visit in Tokyo Tokyo is the best place for every kind of food.  Here we pick [Read more]
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Japan

Recipe: Okonomiyaki aka Japanese Pizza 🇯🇵

4 June 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
  This is Japan on a plate for me.  Creamy Kewpie mayo, fishy bonito flakes and okonomiyaki sauce – full [Read more]
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Japan

Travel: Snow Monkeys in Yudanaka, Japan

2 May 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
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

30 April 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
Time passed far too quickly and it was time to leave Nikko and journey to Kisarazu. As with everything in [Read more]
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Japan

Japan Travel: Ishinomaki to Nikko

25 April 2016 Emma Mykytyn 0
A cloudy day in Japan meant these two pale Scots ended up crispy with the UV.  This meant that I [Read more]

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