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 December 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・・・