What I Ate at Onari Yokocho in Kamakura
Onari Yokocho is perhaps one of the most special restaurants I’ve ever been to in Japan. It’s not that the food there is bad. In … Read more
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Inside Nagase House Shirakawago: A Traditional Home (Photos)
The Nagase House is probably one of the coolest traditional Japanese houses that I’ve ever had the pleasure of entering. I was here around the … Read more
Kenrokuen Garden: When Autumn Leaves Meet Winter’s Chill
Kenrokuen is said to be “one of the three most beautiful gardens in Japan” and after spending some time here, I think I understand why … Read more
Inside Gojikken Nagaya: Kanazawa Castle’s Hidden Stories
I’d already talked about how I enjoyed Kanazawa Castle Park, now I’m going to share what I think about one of its main attractions: the … Read more
I Tried Shatenki Yokohama’s Famous Chinese Porridge
Aside from ramen, another food item popular in Yokohama is Chinese porridge (check out my Yokohama 2-day itinerary). Since I had time, I decided to … Read more
Nagano-ken Choju-shokudo: Restaurant Near Nagano Station I Have Tried
I tried Nagano-ken Choju-shokudo at Nagano Station and was pleasantly surprised by the food and the ambiance. I didn’t think much of the place since … Read more
Why I Loved Kanazawa Castle and Garden – My Review with Pictures
Kanazawa Castle and Garden has to be one of the highlights of my trip to Japan. Sure the shrine and temple visits were great, but … Read more
My Visit to Kamakura Kokomae Station – The Iconic Slam Dunk Spot (With Pictures)
Slam Dunk is perhaps one of the most seminal anime in history just because of how it influenced so many people to take up basketball. … Read more
JAL Sakura Lounge Narita: My Honest Review – Food, Comfort & More
On my flight home from Japan, I managed to get to experience Japan Airlines First Class and Sakura Lounge. It was a premium experience that … Read more
My Peaceful Walk at Hokokuji Temple’s Bamboo Forest (With Photos)
There aren’t that many places that are as serene and peaceful as Hokokuji Temple. And I’m saying this having spent time around a number of … Read more
Walking Through Higashi Chaya District on a Cold, Rainy Afternoon
You’d think you would have nothing to do when it’s raining in Kanazawa but this is actually the furthest thing from the truth. As a … Read more