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.