We visited Fukuoka for the first time last year and although it was only a quick 3-day over the weekend trip, we got to eat a lot and walk around at our own pace. The best description we can give of Fukuoka is that it’s a lot like Sapporo with its laid back vibe but [...] Read More

It's quite unlikely to hear of someone going to Tokyo for a Catholic Pilgrimage but that's how we felt as we trudged the uphill route from the train station to St. Mary's Cathedral located in Bunkyo. We were rewarded with an awe inspiring modern structure designed by Kenzo Tange, who also designed the Tokyo Met [...] Read More

Valentine's Day has become such a hallmark event that some people find it hard to appreciate the day for what it truly is - a celebration of love. For us, what we consider to be a wise use of the day is to have intimate conversations with loved ones who we often don't have the [...] Read More

Japan is one of those countries lucky enough to be blessed with scenic views no matter what season it is. This time around we chose to go out of the city and found ourselves enamored by Takatsudokyo Gorge in all its autumn glory. Before spending an hour or so just savoring the stillness of the [...] Read More

Japan is known for good food which literally means that anywhere you go you're sure that however weird the meal you're about to eat, it'll be good. It is then risky for us to make a claim that the best crabs in all of Japan can be enjoyed in Hokkaido. So instead what we would [...] Read More

We NEVER miss eating at Ishizaki every single time that we are in Sapporo. It's the best steak for us in all of Japan plus the service is really good. We like how we can enjoy our conversation and great food at the same time owing to the all private dining room seating. All the [...] Read More

One of those things on everyone's to eat list when in Tokyo is Tonkatsu and one of the most famous places that serves the best, the best according to many people, gourmet Tonkatsu is Butagumi. Now the original Butagumi is not so accessible so when Butagumi Dining opened in Roppongi, we're thankful that we can [...] Read More

It was raining leading to the day of our visit so we were expecting a dreary day trip to Furano even with the expected burst of colors but all throughout still hoping to be granted a perfect summer day which fortunately did happen. We joined a tour group of all Japanese with no English translation [...] Read More

If you want to eat the best crab in Japan then there's only one place that can guarantee a consistently authentic, fresh and amazing crab meal and that is Kanihonke. Hioki Tatsuo, the founder of Kanihonke, is known as the father of crab cuisine in Japan. There is nothing fancy about this chain but one [...] Read More

Whenever planning a trip to Osaka, make sure to include Universal Studios Japan especially if you are a Harry Potter fan and we're very sure it will be an unforgettable experience. A very important tip to know before you browse through our many photos: even if you don't have a fast pass, line up up [...] Read More