Yaseen HijaziThe best Japanese roasted sweet potato treats to try in 2024“Yaki-imo” or “roasted sweet potato” is the spotlight seasonal good every autumn in Japan. Here are the top 5 treats released as of 2024!3d ago3d ago
Yaseen HijaziThe best tennis courts in the Kansai region (my top 3 picks)Mountain views, beautiful sunsets, and aesthetic Japanese castles are not typically associated with tennis courts, but they are in Kansai!6d ago6d ago
Yaseen Hijazi5 reasons you’ll love Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda at night!Kyoto’s Yasaka Pagoda has been a tourism icon of Japan for as long as international travel has been around. At night, it brings a new…Sep 11Sep 11
Yaseen Hijazi5 tasty treats you can only find in Hokkaido — Northern JapanHokkaido is home to Japan’s farm fresh vegetables, meat, and dairy produce. As such, they have an abundance of amazing exclusive…Sep 10Sep 10
Yaseen HijaziLotteria Japan vs Korea: which has the better menu?Lotteria is a major Korean fast-food burger chain with stores all over Asia. How does Japan’s Lotteria menu fare against the Korean…Sep 9Sep 9
Yaseen HijaziTop 5 Coolish flavors from Japan’s convenience storesCoolish is a brand of “drinkable ice cream” sold at Japanese convenience stores. With an abundance of flavors to pick from, here are my top…Sep 5Sep 5
Yaseen HijaziTop 5 FamilyMart frappés that’ll knock your socks off!FamilyMart is one of the giants of Japan’s convenience store chains. Known for their gourmet desserts, here are the top 5 FamilyMart…Aug 29Aug 29
Yaseen HijaziHostel Wasabi Asakusa offers affordable stays near Sensoji TempleClean, comfortable, and cheap are the 3 C’s of an amazing hostel experience! Hostel Wasabi Asakusa delivers all 3 C’s in an ideal location.Aug 281Aug 281
Yaseen HijaziExploring the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam in KyotoPreserving the natural environment has always been a strong suit of the Japanese; that’s why the Otowa River Erosion Control Dam was built.Aug 25Aug 25
Yaseen HijaziMt. Otowa summit offers unique views of Kyoto & Shiga prefectureLocated between Kyoto’s iconic Kiyomizu-dera temple and Shiga’s beautiful Lake Biwa, Mt. Otowa offers breathtaking scenery at the summit!Aug 22Aug 22