My favorite food finds- the best places to visit for a great culinary experience!
Located in Fukuoka Prefecture, Itoshima is known for its beaches, mountains, cafes, and calmness. Its proximity to central Fukuoka city and abundance of outdoor activities make it a great place to head to for a day or weekend trip. If you are planning a visit, check out this guide for top things to do in …
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If you’ve decided to visit Okinawa but don’t know where to go, how about hopping over to the nearby island of Zamami? In less than an hour (on the high-speed boat), you’ll be transported from the fairly touristy area of Naha to the slow and relaxing atmosphere Zamami has to offer. If you seek sparkling …
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Overview Does relaxing in a hot outdoor bath and gazing at a snowy mountain in the distance sound like the kind of weekend for you? If so, head to the onsen town of Yufuin in Oita, Kyushu! (Note, winter is needed for the snowy mountain part). This post contains affiliate links, which means I may …
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Fukuoka is a city bursting with a vibrant food and drink scene. Walk down the streets and small cafes and shops greet you with tempting sweets and the tantalizing smell of grilled food and baked goods. When it comes to cafes, the city has something for everyone. There are tiny, cozy spaces that serve handcrafted …
Excuse me, you’re in Japan! Why is this a post about Mexican food?! As much as I love Japanese food and can go weeks enjoying the local cuisine without breaking stride, I still get heavy cravings for “non-Japanese food” from time to time. Most often when one of these cravings hits, it’s for Mexican food. …
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Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, is probably most known for its beautiful floating torii gate, nature spots (Momijidani Park in the fall is absolutely gorgeous), and aggressive deer. Okay, maybe people don’t know about the deer, but take my word for it, they are crazy for food! Speaking of food, don’t miss out on the …
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When the weather starts to get chilly, that means one thing… it’s oyster season! Oyster huts or (kakigoya) are mainly found on the Itoshima coast of Fukuoka and are a winter treat you won’t want to miss. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase through my links, …
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What is Bungo Beef? Today I’m going to introduce one of Japan’s premium wagyu dishes, Bungo Beef! I’m sure you’ve heard of Kobe Beef and wagyu before…. so how does Bungo Beef fit into the mix? Simply put, wagyu (和牛) means Japanese cow. (和 is pronounced ‘wa‘ and means Japanese, while 牛 is pronounced ‘gyuu‘ …
I love going to different cafes to hang out, study, and write the occasional blog post. This has been a wonderful way to explore more of Fukuoka, try local foods, and discover cool new places! One of the cafes I visited boasted a HUGE umeshu (plum wine) menu. For those who also enjoy this sweet …