Review: For a good bar in Dotonbori visit Bar Masuda
If you’re looking for a drinking place in Osaka, look no further than Dotonbori. I know it can be touristy and some …
For good grilled meats visit Shichirin Yakiniku Wakabaya in Namba Osaka
We have not been to that many restaurants in Osaka, but we did visit a yakiniku restaurant – Shichirin Wakabaya in Namba and …
6 simple steps to make Okonomiyaki at home
After writing the post about having Okonomiyaki at Japanese restaurant Yukari in Osaka, I had a strong urge to eat Okonomiyaki again …
Why Osaka is worth visiting
It is most unfortunate that at the point of writing this post, Osaka had just experienced a massive storm – Typhoon Jebi. …
Review: Visit to Yukari in Osaka for Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is one of my favourite Japanese foods because it combines food that I love into one dish – a savory pancake …
10 places to visit in and around Kyoto
In one of my earlier posts, I said that I didn’t really like Kyoto. We visited the city during Japan’s Golden Week, …
Review: The food at Koimariya in Kyoto (こいまりや) is decent but the chef is not
We entered Japanese restaurant (こいまりや) Koimariya in Kyoto spontaneously, largely because we had located a ramen restaurant near Beppinya in Kyoto but …
8 places to visit in Lisbon Portugal
Lisbon is one of my favourite European cities because there are so many things to do and experience there. The vibe in …
Five tea houses to visit in Uji
In an earlier post, I said that Uji was a great place to visit especially if you’re interested to learn more about …
Three reasons to watch anime Mushishi after your trip to Japan
I’m used to travelling in India, having lived there for half a year. Travelling in India and Japan requires a different skillset …