Japan 2012: Tsukemen
The second most common japanese dish, the first being sushi, is probably ramen – japanese noodle soup. Everywhere you go in Japan you will inevitably come across a ramen shop, most of them are small mom and pop restaurants with
Japan 2012: Mister Donut
For those of us who travel or live in the US have at the very least, heard of Mister Donut. Now I know what you’re thinking, why on earth would I bother going to Mister Donut when there can be
Japan 2012 – Restaurant of the Month: Crown Restaurant
When most people think of teppanyaki, Benihana is what typically comes to mind. I haven’t been to teppanyaki in years, not many options here in my city of Toronto so when my cousin M and her husband suggested going for
Japan 2012: Nishiki Market
Located in Kyoto, Nishiki Market is a fun place to discover, see and taste some really unique Japanese foods. The market is located in downtown Kyoto, a short metro ride from the central JR (Japan Rail) Kyoto Station. The market
Japan 2012: Depachika
If you were to ask me to list my top favourite things to do in Japan, wandering through a depachika would be near the top of the list. Every department store in Japan has a “depachika” – “depa” is short
Japan 2012: Morning Service
This trip to Japan was my first time visiting and staying in Nagoya. Ok, its actually my second – the first visit was when I was 13 years old and only for the day so I don’t remember much. Nagoya
Japan 2012: Monjayaki
I’ve been to Japan a number of times over the years including a 5 month stint in Tokyo during graduate school. Yet, every time I go back I discover something new! This time it was “Monjayaki”. Monjayaki is originally from
Japan 2012: Wagyu
Being from Canada, I thought Canadian beef (especially Angus) was top notch – and don’t get me wrong, it is good….but after tasting some Japanese wagyu beef, Angus may just be my runner up! The flavour you taste from the
Japan 2012 – Family Is Everything!
I’m back! So I know I’ve been MIA for the last 3.5 weeks but let me tell you, my mother-daughter trip to Japan was absolutely fabulous! I haven’t been back since 2005 but my mom hasn’t been back for almost
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