Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Though Japanese cuisine is usually loaded with healthy vegetables, it is rather difficult to go completely vegan or vegetarian in Japan due to our heavy reliance on fish based stock. Kyoto possibly is the best place to keep up with your vegan or vegetarian life-style. Kyoto being the host of the・・・
Archive List for 2017
Universal Studios Japan: How to Buy Advance Tickets Online!
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! Are you having a problem figuring out how to purchase admission tickets for Universal Studio Japan (USJ) in advance? Unfortunately, USJ’s official website doesn’t sell tickets. Though there is an option to book the tickets through Lawson, you must be a resident of Japan in order to do so. Starting your・・・
Local tells Top 5 Best Izakaya Restaurants in Kyoto!Experience local atmosphere!
Kyoto has a vibrant nightlife and you really cannot talk about the Japanese nightlife without mentioning izakaya. Izakaya has long been an important place where the Japanese gather with friends and colleagues after work. It is a local bar, catering drinks and delicious inexpensive food. “Unwinding” in izakaya can get fairly loose and at a・・・
Local tells Top 10 best Onsens in Kyoto!Make a day trip to Hot springs!
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! An onsen, or a hot spring, can be a classic Japanese experience in winter. We enjoy soaking in nice hot water packed with various minerals as an ultimate leisure activity as well as a medical treatment. You might be hesitant with an idea of being naked or soaking in hotter than・・・
Local tells Top 5 best ramen restaurants in Dotonbori and Namba!
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! I have introduced top 5 best ramen restaurants in Osaka before:Local tells Top 5 best ramen restaurants in Osaka! Recently I have received many inquires about good ramen restaurants in Dotonbori and Namba. You have to be careful that there are some restaurants that is very famous but not really good・・・
Local tells 10 Things to do in Kobe!Don’t miss these spots!
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka. Kobe is a lovely place where you can find many cute cafes,bakery,and variety goods shops. You can enjoy shopping and strolling around the small alleys. There are many attractive places to visit. This time, I’d like to share with you Top 10 things to do in Kobe!Local tells 10 Things to・・・
Local tells Top 7 Tofu Restaurants in Kyoto!From high-end to casual!
Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka! One of the most popular Kyoto specialties in Kyoto is Tofu. Also known as bean curd, tofu is made by coagulating soymilk and then form the soybean curds in blocks. If you travel to Japan, you may notice that there are various kinds of tofu: from extra firm to silken soft;・・・