by Angelie | Last updated Oct 7, 2026 | Japanese Food & Drinks
Ask ten people what to eat in Kyoto and nine will probably say kaiseki. That is great advice if you have deep pockets and can book a table months in advance. But some of my favourite meals here happen standing at a tiny counter for a bowl of nishin soba topped with a...
by Flip Japan Guide | Last updated Oct 2, 2026 | Japanese Food & Drinks
Japan welcomed a record 42.7 million international visitors in 2025, and the country still has no national authority for halal certification. The halal logo on one restaurant door and the one on the next may come from different organisations working to different...
by Jessica | Last updated Aug 14, 2026 | Tokyo Food & Drinks
It’s fairly well accepted that Tokyo is one of the best food cities in the world, but actually knowing where to eat isn’t always easy. The top spots are often tiny, unmarked, or tucked down an alley you’d never think to turn down. That’s where a food...
by Angelie | Last updated Mar 18, 2026 | Japan Itinerary, Japan Travel
When planning a Japan itinerary, travellers often struggle to fit everything in. Very often, people treat Osaka as a quick afterthought between Tokyo and Kyoto. But here is the truth: the city deserves just as much of your time as those two tourist favourites. You...
by Jessica | Last updated Feb 12, 2026 | Japanese Food & Drinks
For many, Dotonbori is the heart and soul of Osaka, and really is the place to experience the city’s slogan of kuidaore or “eat till you drop”. There are hundreds of places to eat, drink, snack, and shop, and whilst part of the fun is definitely just exploring...
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