food
Ghibli Sweets Will Brighten Your Day
Ghibli is among one of Japan's biggest succeses in the animation scene and what isn't to love about it? With many cute distinctive classic characters , it's no wonder it's adored by fans all over the world. It's so big that places like Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory in Setagawa have been popping up recently. This little cozy place offers many kinds...
Great Cafes Yokohama, Son Jin: Incredible Curry, Omurice, and More
When you think about all the possible cafes to vist in Yokohama and Tokyo, this list just goes on and on. But are they all really worth your time? Today we stopped by one of our favorites, Cafe Salon Son Jin in Center Kita, Yokohama City. Organic Roasted Coffee Nothing beats a good roast on a cold day and Son Jin's...
Horse Meat Rice Bowls Will Change Your Life
Hey everyone, Matt here! Do you every get so hungry that you find yourself saying , "Man I'm starving. I could eat a whole horse!". Well, today I didn't eat a whole a horse but I did have some of it! Enter horse meat. Joining me once again today is Will and getting distracted by clever advertising is our specialty. Just...
Go Here for Your Coffee & Hand Pies in Tokyo
Passing through Harajuku, we came across a great cafe that has delicious hand pies, good coffee, and the perfect atmosphere to relax with a book. The exterior of the place was quite nice, and there was a lot of out door seating. Inside you can see they went with a cottage like style, as everything in the place was...
Maid Cafe Maidreamin Will Take All Your Worries Away
Hey everyone, it's your boy Rose. After losing my chance with the girl of my dreams, and being told to lose weight, I've being living a cruel life everyday. Cheer up Rose! Nah, I'm finished. If you lose weight you'll be popular with the ladies right? For now just switch it up a bit. (Is he some kind of teenager going through puberty?...
JOYSOUND Brings an Excellent Karaoke Experience
If there is one thing that is not a secret about Japan, that would have to be karaoke. If you just walk around Tokyo it won't take you but probably 5 minutes (if that) to see the flashing lights of a karaoke building. On this particularly evening, we decided to go to one of our favorite franchises. JOYSOUND who...
Great Standing Bar in Yokahama that makes you feel the essence of Japan
I love standing bars. As a matter of fact, I spend 2-3 days a week grabbing some food and drinks there. The atmosphere gets you pumped up with waiters/waitresses bustling about the place, bringing highballs, beer and the like to your table. However, some places get so busy it's hard for the staff to keep that golden smile up...
Anime Themed Capsule Hotel Gives You a Brand New Experience
Staying at a capsule hotel can be a unique experience in Japan. Although the idea of the capsule hotel is not so new any more these days, there are some business that are adding their personal flair to the place. Today we got to visit a capsule hotel with different themed rooms called New City located in Yokohama, Japan....
Rare and Exotic Eats in Yokohama Punish Your Tongue
https://youtu.be/X2O62k8hEkoI never thought the day would come where I would sit down and stuff a cockroach in my mouth. Well I did just that at a a place called Chinjuuya in Noge, Yokohama. The name of the place literally means rare beasts and that's just what was served. Although the list goes on and on, Myself, Mike and a...
Matcha Fondu is the Gift From God We Never Knew
Two things. Matcha and Cholocate. Although this isn't an original concept at this point, the ingeniousness behind the store Cha-Nabe Cafe is the way they combine these two delicious creations. That is through their assorted fruits with cholocate matcha fondu. The name speaks for itself, strawberries, dango, and other delicious sweets on a platter served with a small pot of...
