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Where to Find the Best Matcha In Kyoto, Japan: An Exclusive Guide

Neera Ramdhonee

October 23, 2026

Here’s what you should know when browsing for the best matcha in Kyoto. This city is where matcha was born. And I do mean it …

Best Coffee In Kyoto: 9 Cafes You Must Try for Kissaten Legends

Neera Ramdhonee

October 18, 2026

Here’s something that boggled my mind: Kyoto, the city of matcha and the tea ceremony capital, is one of the highest-consuming coffee cities in the …

Best Bars In Osaka: Speakeasies, Whisky Dens and Secret Spots

Neera Ramdhonee

September 25, 2026

Did you know locals in Osaka coined the term kuidaore? This basically means “eat (or drink in this case) yourself broke”. So, you can be …

9 Best Breakfasts In Kyoto: Traditional Sets, Medicinal Eats + Machiya Cafes

Neera Ramdhonee

August 31, 2026

Japan’s ancient capital may be famous for its temples and tea ceremonies, but breakfast in Kyoto is the best I’ve experienced. I mean, the breakfast …

Food Insights

These are the 7 Best Traditional Japanese Snack Foods to Try As Soon As You Land in Japan 

Tor Brierley

January 11, 2025

There is a myriad of things to love about Japan. The rich culture, the harmony of modern and ancient architecture sitting side by side, the …

The Best Japanese Street Food in Tokyo (And Where Exactly to Find It)

James Robinson

December 25, 2024

Tokyo is an absolute mammoth of a city, and so is its food scene. Luckily for your wallet, you don’t have to fork out a …

Plan Your Trip: Before You Go

The Best Japanese Street Food in Tokyo (And Where Exactly to Find It)

James Robinson

December 25, 2024

Tokyo is an absolute mammoth of a city, and so is its food scene. Luckily for your wallet, you don’t have to fork out a …

Best Place for Onsen in Japan: 7 Top Hot Spring Destinations for 2025

James Robinson

November 3, 2024

Why is it such a special experience to visit Japanese hot springs (onsen)? In a way, I feel that onsen perfectly sums up what makes …

Where to Spend Winter in Japan for 2027: The Top 8 Destinations

James Robinson

October 27, 2024

Imagine this: after skiing on some of the world’s best ski slopes, or visiting Japan’s many temples and shrines, and with snow still drifting in …