Is Kobe worth visiting? Five reasons to make a day trip
Is Kobe worth visiting? I think it really depends if you have the time. If you’re looking to try delicious, mouth-watering Kobe …
Four reasons why Himeji Castle is important to Japan
While travelling in Japan, we faced a shrine and temple overload in Kyoto, and decided to cut down on historical monuments for …
Getting from Osaka to Himeji Castle and more
If you’re in Osaka, visiting Himeji Castle is a must. The castle is an important Japanese monument which is well-known for its …
Review: For good value, stay at Hotel Brighton City in Osaka Kitahama
If you’re looking for affordable accommodation options in Osaka, I’d recommend that you stay at Hotel Brighton City in Osaka Kitahama. It’s a …
Review: Having Ichiran Tonkatsu Ramen in Dotonbori Osaka
Having Ichiran Tonkatsu Ramen in Dotonbori Osaka was the second meal of the night. Our first meal was at a Japanese barbecue …
4 places to eat and drink at Dotonbori in Osaka
It was my second time visiting Dotonbori in Osaka, the first having passed by during a work trip. To be honest, I …
Review: For a good bar in Dotonbori visit Bar Masuda
If you’re looking for a drinking place in Osaka, look no further than Dotonbori. I know it can be touristy and some …
For good grilled meats visit Shichirin Yakiniku Wakabaya in Namba Osaka
We have not been to that many restaurants in Osaka, but we did visit a yakiniku restaurant – Shichirin Wakabaya in Namba and …
6 simple steps to make Okonomiyaki at home
After writing the post about having Okonomiyaki at Japanese restaurant Yukari in Osaka, I had a strong urge to eat Okonomiyaki again …
Why Osaka is worth visiting
It is most unfortunate that at the point of writing this post, Osaka had just experienced a massive storm – Typhoon Jebi. …