As the saying goes ━ you don't forget your first Onigiri. I had mine at the Fushimi Inari train station on my first Japan trip with my best friends.…
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I would get to tick off from my ultimate Japan trip list or add more to it. But I would be okay either way because I will always miss Japan.…
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One of the things that excited me the most during my Japan trip was the daily visit to the Japanese supermarket. So much so that on the last three trips I picked our hotel based on the walking distance to a Japanese supermarket. To be fair, it’s not that hard, as there is at…
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Izakaya is a small Japanese styled bar that serves small portion dishes and alcoholic drinks. It’s one of the authentic Japanese cultural experiences you wouldn’t want to miss when travelling in Japan. It’s also the place I frequented the most in Japan, even more than temples and shrines. My First Izakaya Experience Hole In…
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When I penned my farewell to Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market I thought that was it. That I’d have to relive cherished moments of the largest fish market in the world — from witnessing the legendary tuna auction to eating sushi breakfast at 5 AM – just in my mind. That I’d never experience the…
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Ema is a small wooden board where Shinto worshippers in Japanese culture write their prayers. The Ema board will be burned on special days.…
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Of the many parts of Japanese culture I have come to appreciate, Onsen might be on top of the list. I remember hanging out with a tourist couple on my last Japan trip. It was their first day, and the wife asked me what was the one thing she shouldn’t miss to experience in…
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Ekiben will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. From the school lunch box (my mom prepared with lots of love) to eating quietly while contemplating about life or sharing train rides memories in Japan while enjoying the ever-changing beautiful scenery.…
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I wondered how someone Japanese would perceive the Torii Gate tattoo. I will explain that it's my appreciation of Japanese culture.…
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I guess this would be when I let you in on a little secret; for someone who claims to be an adventurous foodie, I never had Ramen before.…
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