Fushimi Inari: Hundred Torii and Shrines

They say, you can never get lost in Fushimi Inari trails. You just take a different path, end up in a different shrine, and take with you a new appreciation to the Japanese culture.

Arashimaya: Bamboo, Blooms & A Riverside Dream

Our third time in Kyoto was so dreamy, as if it was taken out of a page in a paperback novel.

Ichiran: A Japan Trip Staple

A classic must-visit in every Japan trip, a good ol’ bowl of tonkotsu Ichiran ramen!

A Few Days In Osaka

The long lines, the restaurants, and everything in between. Here’s a summary of our 4 days in Osaka!

Wagyu Idaten: Best In Class Bento Beef

By far, the best reasonably-priced A5 Wagyu we ever had in Osaka

Motomura: Best Gyukatsu in Osaka

Don’t be deceived by the simplicity of the menu. The meat and flavors are definitely far from basic.

Sen No Kaze: Ramen of a Thousand Winds

A good bowl of tonkotsu ramen with one of the best chashu slices we’ve ever had!

Shrines, Sweets and Rivers: A Slow Day in Kyoto

A slow roll in Kyoto on our third time in this beautiful historic district in Japan

Hanamaruken: Osaka’s Happy Ramen

Osaka’s happiness ramen is indeed putting big smiles on our faces

Rikamaru: Unlimited Yakiniku

Unlimited yakiniku in Namba, serving steak cuts and beef tongue

Honoka: Osaka Udon Heritage

Probably the best bukkake udon in Osaka, this 20-seater restaurant has been serving udon since Amagasaki’s industrial high.

Fushimi Inari: Hundred Torii and Shrines

Fushimi Inari: Hundred Torii and Shrines

They say, you can never get lost in Fushimi Inari trails. You just take a different path, end up in a different shrine, and take with you a new appreciation to the Japanese culture.

A Few Days In Osaka

A Few Days In Osaka

The long lines, the restaurants, and everything in between. Here’s a summary of our 4 days in Osaka!

Honoka: Osaka Udon Heritage

Honoka: Osaka Udon Heritage

Probably the best bukkake udon in Osaka, this 20-seater restaurant has been serving udon since Amagasaki’s industrial high.