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Tonkatsu Ichiban Kyoto

20 March 2023 Emma 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]

Shinkyo Bridge, Nikko, Japan

22 October 2022 Emma Comments Off

What you need to know before visiting Shinkyo Bridge Nikko The beautiful Shinkyo Bridge, “sacred bridge”, acts as an entrance [Read more]

Travel To Do: Cat Island, Tashirojima, Japan

2 September 2022 Emma 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]

10th Anniversary of Tohoku earthquake and tsunami

13 March 2021 Emma 0

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

75 years on from nuclear attacks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

9 August 2020 Emma 0

Anniversary of the dropping of the world’s first atomic bomb This week has marked the 75th anniversary of what is, [Read more]

Travel: ice cream is big in Japan!

13 April 2020 Emma 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]

Drinks News: Kokoro Gin now in 5cl bottles

3 August 2017 Emma 0

KOKORO GIN LAUNCHES MINIATURES Kokoro Gin has launched a miniature bottle of its unique Japanese-inspired London Dry Gin. Handy for [Read more]

Cherry blossom treats in Tokyo

6 April 2017 Emma 0

One way to celebrate Hanami (Flower watching) and appreciate cherry blossom is to buy all the things sakura. Tobu Railway [Read more]

Travel: Tourist Signs in Japan

10 February 2017 Emma 0

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

Outside Yudanaka Shimaya ryokan hotel Japan

Shimaya Ryoken, Yamanouchi, Japan Review

19 October 2016 Emma 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]

Food Review: Mos Burger, Ishinomaki, Japan

17 August 2016 Emma 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]

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]