All Aboard the Little TGV, Akihabara’s Train-themed Izakaya
A haven for railway enthusiasts, the Little TGV is a train-themed izakaya in Akihabara that also feels somewhat like a maid cafe.
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A Sampling of 10 Authentic Eats in Vietnam
I’m no foodie, but I made sure to try a range of authentic eats during my recent trip to Vietnam. Here’s my personal rating for 10 of them.
Read moreGet Treated at the Sanatorium Cafe in Fukuoka
Enjoy a barium mocktail and more at the Sanatorium Cafe in Fukuoka, a quirky place themed around medical establishments of the same name.
Read moreThings To Do in Tokyo’s Ryogoku Besides Sumo
Ryogoku (両国) is perhaps best known for sumo. Which begs the question, are there things to do for those who aren’t fans? The answer is yes.
Read moreI Ate Lunch at Hooters Ginza on a Work Day
I recently discovered that Hooters Ginza serves lunch specials. Since it’s located near my office, I decided to try it out. For science.
Read moreInside Ikea Harajuku: First City-Style Store in Japan
Ikea Harajuku, which opened on June 8, is the Swedish furniture chain’s first city-style store in Japan. But does it still have meatballs and ball pits?
Read moreMUJI Diner: Healthy Meals for Minimalists
Located in the basement of MUJI’s Ginza store, MUJI Diner (無印良品食堂) is a stylish cafeteria-like eatery with the classic minimalist style it is famous for.
Read moreA Day in Tashkent: 5 Easy Things to Do
A quick and dirty guide to the most interesting things to do in Tashkent, for those who only have limited time to spend in the Uzbekistan capital.
Read moreNanaya Matcha Ice Cream: World’s Most Intense Green Tea Gelato
Nanaya Gelato boasts the world’s strongest matcha (powdered green tea) flavour with its ice cream range featuring 7 levels of matcha intensity.
Read moreA Review of North Korean Snacks: Expectation vs Reality
During my trip last September, I was able to purchase 5 North Korean snacks from a local supermarket. Here’s my honest opinion of how each snack tasted.
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