Osaka is not known as Japan’s kitchen for nothing. Being the third largest city in Japan and a city steeped in history, business and trade, it is natural that Osaka has become the confluence and melting pot of food and cultural influences. From my personal experiences, eating out in Japan is generally a very pleasant …
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Okonomiyaki お好み焼きis a savoury Japanese pancake which literally means “fry as you like”. True to its name, it is a simple dish where you could literally add whatever ingredients that you like into the mix! The recipes and ingredients may differ from region to region in Japan, but there are two main varieties of Okonomiyaki …
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The Izu Peninsula (伊豆半島) is a place I would not have visited or even crossed my mind if it weren’t for my co-worker who’s a big fan of the Japanese anime and is quite knowledgeable in places around Japan. Given its close proximity to Tokyo, about an hour an a half on express train, the Izu …
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When we talk about Kumamoto, first thing comes to mind is the “Kumamon” – a cartoon character of the rosy-cheeked, stoned-looking black bear mascot with a which is seen plastered and advertised everywhere from billboards to merchandises. And then there is the Kumamoto Castle which suffered some moderately severe damages during the earthquake last year. …
Apart from being famous for its Ramen, I honestly didn’t know much about Kyushu before setting out on this trip. Who would have thought its volcanic landscape, lush greenery which really reminded me of the Swiss countryside and its breathtaking ravines make a lasting impression on me in which I had a renewed appreciation for …
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If you are on a holiday in Osaka and you are growing tired of Japanese food after eating it for a few days in a row. And if you are looking for alternatives, why not try “ethnic food”? Ethnic food has been on the rise and is growing more and more popular in recent years …
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Have you ever wondered what you could create with light and music when combined together. This is what TeamLab has achieved over the years with their amazing creativity using space, light, music and technology which resulted in an entirely novel niche of art. Recently, I went to one of their latest events: Teamlab Jungle at …
I gotta admit, I’m not a big fan of Japanese curry at all. I’ve always had the impression that Japanese curries too sweet, too creamy and buttery for my liking, and that they do not resemble the real Indian curries in any aspect. While browsing through the internet for new eateries around Osaka, I stumbled …
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