Tokyo Akihabara: Savory Nagaoka-style Ramen at Aoshima Shokudo (青島食堂)
Discover Aoshima Ramen at Aoshima Shokudo in Akihabara. Enjoy a comforting bowl of ramen with a soy sauce-based broth and boiled spinach, perfect for cold days.
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FUKUOKA [Fukuoka] Makino Udon Hakata Bus terminal (牧のうどん 博多バスターミナル)
As you know, I love udon :p When I decided to go to Fukuoka, I also decided to visit Makino Udon (牧のうどん). Makino Udon i...
Tokyo Tokyo: Nostalgic Curry Udon at Keiya (慶屋) under the Underpass in Yurakucho
Discover Keiya (慶屋) in Yurakucho, a charming udon and soba shop with a Showa-era atmosphere. Enjoy their signature curry udon, made with in-house noodles and a rich, flavorful soup.
NAGANO (Suzaka etc) Matsumoto: Explore the Majestic Matsumoto Castle (松本城), National Treasure
Discover the beauty of Matsumoto Castle, a National Treasure in Matsumoto. Enjoy the free castle grounds, explore the museum, and experience stunning night-time illuminations and projection mapping events.
Tokyo Tokyo: Flavorful ramen at Ramen Kokaibo (こうかいぼう) in Monzen-Nakacho
Discover Kokaibo (こうかいぼう), a beloved ramen shop in Monzen-Nakacho, known for its rich fish and pork bone broth ramen. Enjoy warm hospitality, springy noodles, and savory roast pork with your beer. A must-visit for ramen lovers!
Tokyo [Tokyo] yoshiki (鴨出汁中華蕎麦 麺屋yoshiki) in Shin-Koiwa
I visited yoshiki (鴨出汁中華蕎麦 麺屋yoshiki) in Shin-Koiwa area. I heard they serve duck ramen. I know there was Tsukemen Itto...
NAGANO (Suzaka etc) [Matsumoto] Seasonal sweets at Kaiundo Shofuan (開運堂 松風庵)
I wanted to have sweet things in the warm room after I visited former Kaichi School, so I visited Kaiundo Shofuan (開運堂 ...
NAGANO (Suzaka etc) Matsumoto: Sanzokuyaki Feast at Matsumoto Karaage Center (松本からあげセンター)
Discover Sanzokuyaki, a local specialty of Nagano, at Matsumoto Karaage Center (松本からあげセンター). Located near JR Matsumoto Station, enjoy hearty fried chicken with beer, sake, or to-go options. Perfect for karaage lovers!
Tokyo [Tsukiji] Weekdays’ lunch at Steakhouse Chime (ステーキハウス チャイム)
I felt like eating steak at lunchtime, and Steakhouse Chime (ステーキハウス チャイム) occurred me. They are located in 13-storied ...
KAGAWA (Takamatsu etc) Takamatsu: Best Kamatama Udon at Udon Baka Ichidai (手打ち十段 うどんばか一代)
Discover the best kamatama udon in Takamatsu at Udon Baka Ichidai. Enjoy delicious udon dishes like Kama Butter Udon and Hiyakake Udon in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.
Tokyo [Tokyo] Dashi tsukesoba at Hachi to Cho (麦処 八と丁) in Ichinoe
I visited Hachi to Cho (麦処 八と丁) that is a ramen shop located in Ichinoe area of Tokyo with my friend. We got to there a...
FUKUOKA Hakata: Tempura Hirao Main Store (天麩羅処ひらお本店) – Affordable Tempura & Free Shiokara in Fukuoka
Discover Tempura Hirao Main Store in Fukuoka! Known for its crispy and affordable tempura sets and free shiokara (fermented squid) as an appetizer. A must-visit spot for tempura lovers!
Miyagi [Sendai] Blue hydrangeas at Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿)
Speaking of sightseeing in Sendai, Sendai castle and Zuihoden occur me at first. Especially Zuihoden (瑞鳳殿) will be the ...
Hokkaido (Closed) Hakodate: Delicious Squid Ramen at Kamome (函館らーめん かもめ)
Discover Kamome, a popular ramen shop in Hakodate known for its tasty squid ramen. Despite the shop's upcoming closure, enjoy a simple yet satisfying bowl of ramen made with fresh squid and flavorful soy sauce broth.
Miyagi [Sendai] Zunda mochi at Murakamiya Mochiten (村上屋餅店)
Murakamiya Mochiten (村上屋餅店) was born in 1877. They are long-established mochi shop in Sendai. They are so popular as zu...