The Travelling Squid
If you’re up for visiting the Nishiki Market to try delicious tamago (eggs) or buy back some rice, do also check out the Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto. It’s a short walk from the market, and although it’s smaller than other shrines in the older parts of Kyoto, it’s an experience …
This was probably the most unnerving and in a way, exciting part of our trip to Kyoto. To be honest, the crowds …
Izakayas are a quintessential part of Japan’s food and bar culture. If you’re wondering what izakayas refer to, they are essentially Japanese-style bars …
If you’re looking for a good place to have beer, check out Spring Valley Brewery in Kyoto. We chanced upon it by …
S and I are foodies. We cook a lot at home and are always relishing the opportunity to make an authentic Japanese …
Tendon is a quintessential part of Japanese food. If you’re wondering what it consists of, it’s a mix of tempura (battered fried …
During my early twenties, I used to stay in hostels while travelling in South East Asia. I used shared bathrooms and was …
We arrived at Mishima Station after a bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station. The plan was to take the Shinkansen to our next destination, …
If you’re thinking of how to get from Tokyo Station to Kawaguchiko by bus, hopefully this post will come in useful. A booking …
In an earlier post, we talked about exploring Lake Kawaguchiko on foot. This post is a continuation of the walk we had …