Oh, Quick and Easy Meat Bun (What is Nikuman 肉まん?)
One of my favorite quick snacks is 肉まん（にくまん, nikuman or meat bun), a variety of the many types of 中華まん (Chinese steam buns). But what is nikuman?! You can find …
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What to look for when buying sunscreen in Japan
Summer time in Japan. Translation: scorching sunshine. You’ll want to be protected when you are outside watching festivals, like Yosakoi. There’s a reason Obon happens at night after all! Do I …
Introducing 3 Fun Facts on Popular MOS Burger
While it may remind you of a popular chain in the United States, MOS Burger was born in Japan. If you are looking for a quick option for food and …
Staying at Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta
If you have some time in Tokyo and love Disney, Tokyo Disney should definitely be on your list of things to do. If you want to splurge, you have to …
Kirin Ichiban Garden – A Hidden Summer Tradition?
Japan may be known for its sake but beer is everywhere! There are beer festivals all year round. All of the beer gardens come out to play in summer. What …
4 Reasons to visit JAL Sakura Lounge Narita Airport
If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram (and if you aren’t, you should be!), you’ve seen my posts about the JAL Sakura Lounge at Narita Airport. You may …
Best Argentina-style BBQ in Yokohama-Hanasaki Butchers Store
While 花咲 (Hanasaki) Butchers Store is super close to Sakuragicho Station, it’s not on the main thoroughfare. If you haven’t figured it out yet, I love going off the beaten path …
Finding the Love Train on the Keikyu Line in Tokyo Japan
Keikyu Love Train? What’s a love train? Get your mind out of the gutter! The Love Train is another limited time item in Japan during the month of February. It coincides …
How to Make Your Own Cup Noodles: CupNoodles Museum Yokohama
I’ve come across many food “attractions” in Japan. One of those, is the CupNoodles Museum, or as Yokohama’s Official Visitor Guide calls it “an interactive food education facility”. The first …
Addresses in Japan: Useful Advice to Find your Way
Where am I? How do I find this place? What in the world is this address?! Very common questions while getting around in Japan. Throw out your western understanding of …