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A Day in Toyama

A Day in Toyama

Suganuma is really a perfect place to escape from the humdrum of the city. More from the personal account of our Writer, Anissa who tasted grilled mochi, with the breath of fresh air from the mountains, and watched the picturesque beauty of snow covered houses.

NatureFood & DrinkAttractionsChubu

Anissa Ratna Putri

March 4, 2017

Harajuku Sweets That Can't Be Beat

Harajuku Sweets That Can't Be Beat

Harajuku, located in the heart of the shopping district of Shibuya, is known internationally for its extravagant outfits, and its great shopping. Since it has become an epicenter for young Japanese people and international travellers, many eateries have also started to sell different types of food on the streets of Harajuku. While you are shopping and looking at the interesting clothes and souvenirs you can also find some great sweets to eat while you stroll.

Food & DrinkKanto

Ian Preschel

July 25, 2016

5 Delicious Pancake Houses in Tokyo

5 Delicious Pancake Houses in Tokyo

after trying out a number of pancake houses here in Tokyo, I’ve been amazed at the contrasting difference ways of making one pancake from the other. Each pancake house coming up with their own kind. I’m definitely in love with the pancakes here in Tokyo!

Food & DrinkKanto

Micole Soh

July 14, 2016

3 Japanese Baked Desserts Worth the Hype

Japanese desserts, and the art that goes into making them, are topics I can write endlessly on. Traditional Japanese desserts, otherwise known as wagashi (和菓子). No trip to Japan can be counted complete if you’ve not tasted wagashi. But then again, it’ll be hard to have a dessert that isn’t one! In this article, I’ll be introducing 3 baked desserts you can find in Japan that aren’t strictly wagashi, but are more of a Japanese-Western fusion.

Food & DrinkKanto

Micole Soh

June 20, 2016

Kaldi - The Ultimate Japanese Pantry

Kaldi - The Ultimate Japanese Pantry

With a tagline like, fresh roasted coffee and worldwide finds, you might be fooled into thinking that it is a waste of time to stop by this store on a trip to Japan. With pockets of products from all regions in Japan, it is one of my favourite shops to browse, and dare I say, dig through. Kaldi Coffee Farm is here for you!

Food & DrinkShoppingAll Japan

Joey Furukawa

June 20, 2016

Aburi-mochi: Imamiya Shrine's Roasted Rice Cake

Aburi-mochi: Imamiya Shrine's Roasted Rice Cake

Only at Imamiya Shrine, can you find the 1000-year-old traditional Kyoto confection, aburi-mochi which is roasted rice cakes skewered on a bamboo stick. Just 2 kilometers from the famous Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). One may go to Kyoto for sightseeing, but in my opinion, you’re not in Kyoto yet if you haven’t tried it.

Food & DrinkKansai

Ivan Anggoro

June 11, 2016

A Refreshing Break at Kasuga Ninai Jaya

A Refreshing Break at Kasuga Ninai Jaya

After the crowd in Central Kyoto, the wide and sprawling space and parks in Nara is such a welcome break. You can almost feel you are one with nature, especially since deer are roaming freely around. One such place is the Kasugayama Primeval Forest and the Garden of Kasuga Taisha Shrine. A World Heritage Site and considered a sacred forest. But then as you walk further down the road, this warm and cozy-looking café is right there by the roadside. Welcome to the Kasuga Ninai Jaya!

AttractionsFood & DrinkKansai

M Yuasa

June 8, 2016