When I visited USA back in 2012, I was awed by the ‘sampler’ platters that eateries have. I loved the concept of being able to try a little bit of everything even when you’re a solo diner. This is exactly why I like Ichiba Coji. […]
I love staying in hostels in Japan because of the great price point and also, because of how the country is set up, there is a convenience store in every corner you turn. Some of the hostels are so up-scale that they feel like boutique […]
Temple flea markets in Kyoto are fun to walk through. They’re filled with traditional products, pre-loved items and kitschy stuff. You can even pick up a kimono! I’ve collated the dates below: 15 of each month: Chionji 21 of each month: Toji temple 25 of […]
One of the lesser known spots but Torikizoku is an established food chain in Japan with multiple stores throughout the country. Selling all items (even alcoholic drinks!) at 280Y, it is no wonder that Torikizoku is popular, especially amongst the students. There is a large […]
Nyan Chu 2 is the second outlet of the more popular Wan Nyan Chu original outlet and is next to hostel that I was staying at. The price was steeper than the other two cat cafes in Kyoto that I have been. It was probably […]
If you’re a manga fan, you’d probably enjoy this place. I still wonder why is it named a “museum” when it is more like a cafe. There are no exhibits if you want history about how manga started, however, there are plenty of dated comics. […]
I love exploring markets. It’s always one of the must-do things for me when I go overseas. Immersing myself in a foreign country’s functional daily life makes me feel like one of their own. Although Nishiki seems to be more of a tourist than local […]
I’ve heard tales about how beautiful this temple is. It has also been ranked one of the must-visits on TripAdvisor. Is it really worth the hype? Not really, in my opinion. Basically, you squeeze with 10,000 other tourists, view the golden temple from afar and […]
Not interested in the hike at Fushimi Inari? Love cats? Your answer: Neko Cafe Time. Compared to the other cat cafes I’ve been to in Osaka, Neko Cafe Time feels a lot homelier and humble than the other cafes. The cats from Neko Cafe Time […]
Simple way to travel between Osaka or Kyoto central to/fro Kansai airport: KATE. Multiple locations and timings from convenient pick up / drop off within Osaka. Stops are available in Kyoto and Nara even. Easy and fast ride, there’s even wifi on the bus! Porters […]
