We could barely believe our eyes when we spotted a Yoshinoya right after leaving LAX. Slightly worn out from our first flight since the pandemic began, I almost thought I was hallucinating. How did I not know there was a Yoshinoya in Los Angeles? We knew that we’d have to try it — but would …
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As part of the relocation resources we\’re building, we\’re sharing some of the best Japanese recipes you can try (beyond sushi!). We don\’t have anything against sushi (except for my fish allergy!), but there\’s so much more to explore. Although my family lived in Japan off and on during my childhood, I need to stress …
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No matter where you go in Japan, you are never away from great food and Kobe is no exception. Despite being a small city, Kobe has earned a big name and a huge reputation as a must-visit destination for food lovers. From the street lining shops selling traditional food wrapped in authentic flavors to the …
I\’m going to tell you a secret that a lot of people don\’t know — there are a LOT of cheap eats and affordable restaurants in Japan! Really. On top of the incredible menu prices, tipping is also discouraged. If you\’re planning a trip, you truly don\’t need a big budget for food. When I first …
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There are more than 50,000 convenience stores in Japan! You might think that, with that many, you’d get tired of them, but we couldn’t get enough. Whether we were in Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, or Tokyo, we always kept our eyes peeled for 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, or our favorite, Lawson. We were thrilled that there were several …
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