Is the Kobe Port Earthquake Memorial Park worth visiting?
Having visited the graceful Himeji Castle and eaten delicious anago don at Yamayoshi Anago in Himeji, we decided to make a half-day trip to …
Four reasons why Himeji Castle is important to Japan
While travelling in Japan, we faced a shrine and temple overload in Kyoto, and decided to cut down on historical monuments for …
Getting from Osaka to Himeji Castle and more
If you’re in Osaka, visiting Himeji Castle is a must. The castle is an important Japanese monument which is well-known for its …
Review: Visit to Yamayoshi Anago in Himeji for eel rice
We were visiting the famous Himeji Castle in the town of Himeji (more in a later post), and had to cut short …
Review: For good value, stay at Hotel Brighton City in Osaka Kitahama
If you’re looking for affordable accommodation options in Osaka, I’d recommend that you stay at Hotel Brighton City in Osaka Kitahama. It’s a …
Review: Having Ichiran Tonkatsu Ramen in Dotonbori Osaka
Having Ichiran Tonkatsu Ramen in Dotonbori Osaka was the second meal of the night. Our first meal was at a Japanese barbecue …
4 places to eat and drink at Dotonbori in Osaka
It was my second time visiting Dotonbori in Osaka, the first having passed by during a work trip. To be honest, I …
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 …