First Time in Three Years: The Saga International Balloon Fiesta
Last held in 2019, the Saga International Balloon Fiesta made its triumphant return to delight Japanese tourists and foreign tourists alike!
Off Broadway Burger: Fukuoka’s OG Expat Burger
East Coast vs. West Coast does not just apply to rap artists, it also applies to Fukuoka’s Expat Burger scene. How does Off Broadway compare?
Kurume Taiho Ramen: The King of Tonkotsu Ramen
Kurume Taiho Ramen is one of Fukuoka’s most-established ramen shops. They serve some of the best tonkotsu ramen in the entire Prefecture.
US Burger Daimyo: Japan’s Best Burger
US Burger is Japan’s best burger, located right here in Fukuoka! This diner-esque restaurant serves up some of the best burgers I’ve ever had.
Off To Tokyo!… As A Visitor
Exactly how much did Tokyo change over the last three years? Click here to read Casey’s perspective upon returning to his former home.
Famous French Food in Fukuoka: My Night Out at Yatai Chez Rémy (屋台レミさんち) in Tenjin
French Food? Fukuoka? No way! Eat at Yatai Chez Rémy for one of the best dining experiences in Fukuoka City, and all across Japan!
Off to Osaka! pt 3: Slow Day and More Namba
March 18 marks my third day in Osaka, which was a rather quiet day compared to the previous two. Yesterday, Mitsuteru and I explored Kyoto for 10 hours and the day prior we explored Osaka’s Namba (sometimes spelled “Nanda”) district. Today was one of extra sleep, catch-up work, and more Namba. I woke up at…
Japan: A Culture of Convenience
Japan is unlike any country in the world. Heck, Tokyo is unlike any metropolis in the world. One of the first things you’ll notice while you’re settling into the world’s largest metropolis is that there are convenience stores EVERYWHERE. According to my Japanese professor, there are over 7,000 convenience stores in Tokyo alone; that’s more…