My mom bought and gave me a huge cheese collection when she was on her trip from the Netherlands. She knew how I love cheese! She came home with all sorts of cheeses such as young and aged Gouda, soft-ripened cheese like Brie or Camembert, smoked cheese, spreads, and even a beautiful goat cheese coated
Tucked in the heart of Kumamoto Prefecture, Mount Aso stands as one of Japan’s most iconic natural landmarks. It’s not only the largest active volcano in Japan, but also boasts one of the world’s largest calderas, earning its place as a source of local pride for the people of Kyushu. The volcano’s enduring activity and
One thing I really looked forward to during our Fukuoka trip was the classic konbini haul. It’s our little tradition to drop by 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Family Mart before heading back to the hotel and check out what cool, weird, or interesting stuff we could try. This time, I decided to step it up a
Forget the usual tourist traps. If you ask me, one of the best experiences to have in Japan, especially in Fukuoka, apart from GU shopping, is the konbini haul. Every night after a full day of exploring, my husband and I made it a ritual to stop by 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Family Mart to check
One thing I really looked forward to during our Fukuoka trip was doing a konbini haul. It has always been our routine to stop by Japanese convenience stores, whether it’s 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Family Mart, to discover unique finds before heading back to our hotel each day. This time, I was inspired by konbini hacks
As I always say in my recent blogs, one of the things I was most excited about during our Fukuoka trip was doing a proper konbini haul. That was until I discovered what Japanese groceries actually looked like. We were just enjoying a coffee at Tully’s Coffee & Tea when we stumbled upon Bon Repas
One thing I really looked forward to during our Fukuoka trip was doing a konbini haul. It has always been our routine to stop by Japanese convenience stores, whether it’s 7-Eleven, Lawson, or Family Mart, to discover unique finds before heading back to our hotel each day. This time, I was inspired by konbini hacks
We were on our way home from Super Autobacs when we stumbled upon this less touristy restaurant while walking. It had no English signs, so we knew it wasn’t targeting foreigners. Yet, there was a line of Japanese people waiting outside. That’s exactly the kind of place we wanted to try. We look forward to
In a world full of preservatives, it’s hard to remember the last time I had a truly natural cucumber lemonade from a restaurant. While I do enjoy the cucumber lemonades served in many places, they often taste like they came straight from a powdered mix rather than freshly juiced ingredients. But everything changed when I
On our trip to Yufuin Floral Village, our tour guide mentioned that Oita Prefecture is known for its chicken dishes, especially Tori-ten and Karaage. He hyped them up so much that we knew we had to try some before leaving. He brought us to this spot called Kichigo, a local favorite that won the highest
