Tag: Izakaya
Coca Cola’s Lemon-Can-Do
Do you love your Lemon Chu-hai just as much as you love your Coca-Cola? Well, now Coca-Cola has launched the Lemon-Do. So, all your...
Dining Out and Restaurant Related Japanese
Dining out and restaurant related Japanese is essential in a country whose food culture is amazingly rich. Not only just in its long-held traditions,...
English Friendly Restaurant Search Page – from Tokyo Govt.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has recently just built a search page listing English friendly restaurant choices in the local area, with support for other...
Tofu Special Part 1 – How to Make Agedashi Tofu
As part of our recent introduction to Tofu and its nutritional value, we also hope to impart some typical Japanese recipes to help you...
Journey in Japan Part 16: Grandiose Encounters of the Third Class
I went a few days without any Internet connection so couldn’t post anything. Here are the last three days in summary:
Friday – Fukuoka
Today I...
Journey in Japan Part 12: Udon in (three-hundred and) Sixty Seconds
With the sun directly above me, there is nowhere to hide from the heat. I knew it was going to be hot; the seat...
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Top 8 Bars in Asakusa to Visit!
Asakusa is well versed for its daytime activities and traditional sites, but what about its nightlife? Believe it or not, the top 8 bars in Asakusa also have a lot to offer, and before...
Byron Bay Coffee Japan – Great Coffee with Awesome Meat Pies
As an Aussie, I cannot help but crave great coffee with awesome meat pies. It's the norm in Sydney, or anywhere in Australia for that matter. In Tokyo, it is more the exception, although...
New Express Route the ‘Mt Fuji Excursion’ from Shinjuku
Next month from the 16th of March a new express train service called the 'Mt Fuji Excursion' will start. It will begin as a direct service from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko stations. The train is...
Get a Free Pint with Your SIM Card
How about a free pint with your SIM Card, especially if you buy one of Mobal's SIM Cards for your trip. If you're into the Rugby World Cup, plus you love to drink, you're...
8 Reasons Why You Need a JR Rail Pass
Some people still ask 'Why you need a JR Rail Pass', well the answer is pretty simple. The JR Rail Pass is great value for foreign tourists, so much so that we foreign expats...
