Is Kobe worth visiting? Five reasons to make a day trip
Is Kobe worth visiting? I think it really depends if you have the time. If you’re looking to try delicious, mouth-watering Kobe …
Review: Three reasons to watch Japanese anime series Natsume Yuujinchou
Note: This post contains some spoilers. After watching Japanese anime series Mushishi a couple of months ago, I decided to check out another …
Review: A visit to Sake Bar Sasa Seiran in Kobe
One of the activities we wanted to do in Kobe was to visit the Shin-Kobe Ropeway, but it was raining heavily. So …
Visit Nagatahonshou in Kobe Sannomiya for good Yakisoba
After having delicious Japanese curry rice from Savoy at the basement of Sannomiya Center Plaza, we decided to visit the Shin-Kobe Ropeway to …
Warning: Transfer of money scam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
If I could sum up this story in gist, be wary if anyone approaches you for help while travelling. Always be on …
Visit to Savoy in Kobe for good Japanese curry rice
Before visiting Japan, my mental image of Japanese curry rice was a dish served with a fried pork cutlet. This is because …
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 …