Shirakawa-go

Posted on May 7, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Cream, Food, Ice, IRL, Japan, Mountain, Shirakawago, Snow, Village

A view best enjoyed with a frosty Cremia.

Dinner at Kashiwaya Senriyama Osaka

Posted on May 5, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Dinner, Food, IRL, Japan, Michelin, Osaka, Skewers, Spring, Tea

Had the pleasure to enjoy this feast, and with a relatively last-minute reservation too. At 3 Michelin stars (plus a Green Star for sustainability), the 2-3 hour dinner is something to carve out your itinerary for. Each course has its purpose explained in detail (the Hassun was definitely the most memorable for its reinterpretation of a springtime flower viewing picnic), and everything is enjoyable both on the eyes and in the mouth.

Pocket Concierge has been a huge help in securing bookings. Used them previously and thoroughly recommend them.

Oroshi Soba and Sauce Katsudon

Posted on April 30, 2024July 26, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Food, Fukui, IRL, Japan, Katsu, Lunch, Soba

Cloudy and overcast day when I stopped by in Fukui on the way towards Toyama, and this local speciality definitely hit the spot.

Okowa, Katsu and Gyoza @ Yonehachi

Posted on April 27, 2024July 26, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Dinner, Food, Gyoza, IRL, Katsu, Rice, Singapore, Takashimaya

Even outside of Japan, I still flock to Japanese food, like this one at the basement of Takashimaya.

Porchetta Roast @ Alimentari Collingwood

Posted on April 26, 2024July 26, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Australia, Cheese, Delicious, Food, IRL, Italian, Melbourne, Roast, Salad

Also had burrata with tomatoes on the side. Pleasant lunch with great vibes.

Also had burrata with tomatoes on the side. Pleasant lunch with great vibes.

China Airlines Braised Beef Noodles

Posted on April 23, 2024July 26, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Airport, Beef, Delicious, Food, IRL, Lounge, Noodles, Taipei, Taiwan

It’s been years since I’ve been to a China Airlines Lounge. Their beef noodles are still as good as I remembered!

Universal Studios Japan

Posted on April 19, 2024July 26, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Anime, Drink, Family, Food, IRL, Japan, Osaka, Park, Peanuts, Spy, Universal1 Comment

I don’t normally care for big theme parks like Disneyland or Universal Studios. When anime is involved, however…

Also: yes, I did spend time at Super Nintendo World. Photos coming soon!

“Waffle Party” Breakfast

Posted on April 16, 2024April 17, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Breakfast, Coffee, Food, IRL, Japan, Osaka, Toast, Waffle

Watching Severance really made me want waffles.

Watching Severance really made me want waffles.

Dinner @ Gyukatsu Motomura

Posted on April 13, 2024April 10, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Beef, Dinner, Food, IRL, Japan, Katsu, Yokohama

I’ve seen this chain at many places throughout Japan. They do delicious beef katsu, very much raw with a sear. There’s a hotplate to grill them to perfection and sauces to dip them in to enjoy with the salads and rice. Easy recommendation from me.

Tempura and Soba @ Yotaro

Posted on April 10, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Food, IRL, Japan, Lunch, Osaka, Soba, Tempura

A good meal after a busy day of errands. Ate at their Daimaru Umeda location, above Osaka Station, though turns out they do have a more robust fare for dinner in their main store.