A Cozy Morning at Komeda Coffee (コメダ珈琲店) | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal Enjoy Komeda Coffee’s (コメダ珈琲店) famous morning set with fluffy toast and a boiled egg. Spacious solo seats with Wi-Fi make it a perfect spot for work. Don’t miss their creamy milk coffee and sweet loaf...

☕Komeda Coffee (コメダ珈琲店) is famous for its huge portions. At the Ichinoe branch in Tokyo, I tried their morning set with loaf bread, jam, and a boiled egg—plus creamy milk coffee.

Cozy seats, wi-fi, and a relaxed vibe made it perfect.

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Saga: Breakfast at Seattle’s Best Coffee (シアトルズベストコーヒー) in JR Saga Station | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal Since I stayed in Saga without a meal plan, I wandered around the station in search of breakfast. That’s when I spotted Seattle's Best Coffee inside the station! It’s one of my favorite café chains, b...

☕Found Seattle's Best Coffee inside Saga station and had a perfect light breakfast—Ham & cheese sandwich and coffee for under 500 yen!

Cozy seats, wifi, and outlets too. Checkout my blog for details👉️

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Tokyo: Hidden seafood gem Dourakutei (お食事処 道楽庭) in Kachidoki near Tsukiji – generous tuna bowls await | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal Tucked away on a backstreet in Kachidoki close to Tsukiji, Dourakutei (お食事処 道楽庭) is like a hidden gem—so discreet from the outside that you wouldn’t guess what’s inside. About ten years ago, I took a ...

🐟️Hidden in Kachidoki near Tsukiji, Dourakutei (道楽庭) serves amazing tuna dishes like the famous grilled tuna collar and tuna bowl.

Cozy spot, great value, and worth the wait! Checkout my blog for details👉

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Tokyo: Moriya (もり家)’s Only Branch Outside Kagawa Is in Hamamatsucho | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal Discover Moriya (もり家), Kagawa’s famous udon restaurant, now open in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo. Enjoy handmade noodles, seasonal toppings, and signature dishes like olive pork curry udon.

🍜Found out that famous udon shop Moriya (もり家) from Kagawa opened in Tokyo near Hamamatsucho station!

Tried their olive pork curry udon and bukkake udon—both handmade and amazing. loved meeting olive shimachan, too!

Checkout my blog for details👉

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Funabashi: Free refills of mentaiko at Hakata Tempura Yamaya (博多天ぷら やまや シャポー船橋店) | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal Discover a mentaiko lover’s paradise at Hakata Tempura Yamaya in Shapo Funabashi. Enjoy freshly fried tempura and unlimited helpings of flavorful mentaiko and takana pickles—no reservation needed, jus...

🍚Mentaiko heaven at Yamaya (やまや) in Shapo Funabashi, Chiba. All-you-can-eat mentaiko and takana, crispy tempura, and rice refills—pure bliss! Checkout my blog for details👉

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Expo 2025: Discovering GF RAMEN LAB – The Guilt-Free Future of Gluten-Free Ramen in Osaka | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal Craving ramen without the guilt? GF RAMEN LAB at Expo 2025 Osaka serves up plant-based, gluten-free ramen and a surprising rice lager inside the EARTH TABLE zone. Here's my full, delicious report!

🍜I visited GF Ramen Lab in Expo 2025 and loved their gluten-free shoyu ramen and unique rice beer from Hyogo. Guilt-free and so flavorful! Checkout my blog for details👉

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Expo 2025: Refreshing Czech Beer and Dumplings at the Czech Pavilion | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal The Expo 2025 Osaka venue is massive, and while wandering around, I happened to pass by the Czech Pavilion. Czech Republic! And when you think of Czech beer, of course, it’s Pilsner Urquell!Many inter...

🍺Pilsner Urquell at the Czech Pavilion in Osaka Expo 2025 was perfect on a hot day! I enjoyed it by the sea. Checkout my blog for details👉

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Australia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka🇦🇺

Hello, Expo 2025 in Osaka😄

Tokyo: Black and White Soy Sauce Ramen at Duramentei in Kameido | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal Recently, Tenjin Street in Kameido has started to feel like a ramen street! Among the many shops there, one that really stood out to me was Duramentei. Today, I’d like to introduce it to you. Durament...

Duramentei in Kameido serves elegant wonton ramen with white or black soy sauce broth. Inspired by Yakumo, it's a must-try for ramen lovers. Checkout my blog for details👉

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Tokyo: Flavorful Sichuan Tantanmen at Yunrinbou (雲林坊 九段店) in Kudanshita | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal Discovered a cozy branch of Yunrinbou (雲林坊) in Kudanshita, just 2 minutes from the station. Their signature Sichuan Mapo Tantanmen offers a milder yet deeply satisfying spice compared to the Akihabara...

🌶️Tried Yunrinbo Kudan (雲林坊 九段店) after a show at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo. Their Sichuan mapo tantanmen was milder than Akihabara’s, but still amazing! Checkout my blog for details👉

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Ginza: Motsunabe Hotpot Lunch at Motsunabe Oyama (もつ鍋おおやま) | Ryoko's Travel & Food Journal When I had motsunabe at Motsunabe Oyama (もつ鍋おおやま) in Hakata, I found out that they have several branches in Tokyo as well. I thought to myself, "I'd like to visit one someday" and I finally made it ha...

🍲I had a solo motsunabe lunch at Motsunabe Oyama (もつ鍋おおやま) in Ginza, Tokyo. The garlic miso broth and juicy offal reminded me of my Hakata visit. Check out my blog for details👉

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Lunch. Spaghetti with firefly squids and butterbur scape (fukinotou). It's the tastes of Spring😋

I'm in a mood for motsunabe🍲

Today's lunch was Lawson's onigiri with tarako —the one I saw on TV😋🍙!

I found a drink called "Mitsuimo Brûlée (蜜芋ブリュレ)" and decided to give it a try!

It's honey sweet potato drink🍠But it didn’t taste like sweet potatoes at all—it was more like a slightly thick pudding-flavored drink🍮

Tsukiji: Salmon Roe Spaghetti at Tadokoro Shokuhin (田所食品) Discover Tadokoro Shokuhin (田所食品) in Tsukiji, a cozy eatery specializing in fish roe dishes like spaghetti, ochazuke, and bowls topped with tarako, salmon roe, and mentaiko. A must-visit for fish roe ...

🍝Tadokoro Shokuhin (田所食品) on Monzeki Street in Tsukiji is a must-visit for fish roe lovers! I had the salmon & salmon roe spaghetti—rich, buttery, and absolutely delicious. Don’t forget to mix leftover roe with rice for an extra treat!👉

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Roppongi: Special porcini shoyu ramen at Iruca Tokyo (入鹿TOKYO) Discover Iruca Tokyo (入鹿TOKYO) in Roppongi, a Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen spot. Try their popular special porcini shoyu ramen, featuring truffle, Nagoya cochin chicken, and roast duck. A must-visit fo...

🍜Iruca Tokyo (入鹿tokyo) is one of the most talked-about ramen shops in Tokyo right now.

Located near Midtown Tokyo, this Michelin Bib Gourmand-Awarded spot serves a refined porcini shoyu ramen. Worth the wait! C heckout my blog for details👉

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Ebisu: Luxurious Dining Experience at Peter Luger Steak House Tokyo In 2021, the renowned American steakhouse Peter Luger made its long-awaited debut in Japan. When it first opened, reserv

🥩Peter Luger Steak House Ebisu (ピーター・ルーガー・ステーキハウス 恵比寿) opened in Tokyo in 2021, bringing its 140-year-old legacy from the U.S . to Japan. I finally visited, and the steak was incredible! Checkout my blog for details👉

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Hida Takayama: Snowy Scenes and Sacred Beauty at Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine (櫻山八幡宮) Discover the tranquil beauty of Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine (櫻山八幡宮) in Takayama, Japan, covered in a blanket of snow. Explore the shrine, its sacred gate, and experience the serenity of a snowy winte...

⛩️We visited Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine (櫻山八幡宮) in Takayama after exploring Takayama Jinya in a snowstorm. The usually crowded street was empty, making the solemn gate in heavy snow even more breathtaking. Checkout my blog for details👉

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Osaka: Retro Café Experience at Kissa Suigei (喫茶 水鯨) in Awaza Discover Kissa Suigei (喫茶 水鯨) in Osaka’s historic Kawaguchi Apartment. Enjoy house-roasted coffee, homemade pudding, and a nostalgic retro ambiance.

🍮Hidden in Osaka's historic Awaza area, Kissa Suigei (喫茶水鯨) offers a nostalgic atmosphere inside Kawaguchi Apartment. Inspired by Kanazawa’s Kissa Kin’enshitsu, this café serves house-roasted coffee and delicious café-style pudding. Checkout my blog for details👉

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Hida Takayama: Explore the Historic Takayama Jinya (高山陣屋) – A Glimpse into Samurai Era Administration Visit Takayama Jinya (高山陣屋) in Takayama to explore Japan’s only remaining jinya. Discover historical exhibits, administrative rooms, and a snow-covered farmer’s market. Perfect for history lovers!

🏚️Visiting Takayama Jinya (高山陣屋) in the snow felt like stepping into a Samurai film! This historic government office was once the administrative center under the Tokugawa shogunate. Today, it's the only surviving jinya in japan. Checkout my blog for details👉

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Ginza: Fresh & Affordable Stand-Up Sushi at Hinatomaru (ひなと丸) Hinatomaru Ginza (ひなと丸 銀座店) offers fresh, high-quality stand-up sushi at budget-friendly prices. Enjoy tuna head meat, seasonal seafood, and more from just 70 yen per piece!

🍣Hinatomaru Ginza (ひなと丸 銀座店) is the newest branch of the popular stand-up sushi chain from Asakusa! Managed by a fish broker, they serve fresh, high-quality seafood at reasonable prices. Checkout my blog for details👉

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Tokyo: Fried Oysters with Butter and kakifurai at Cutlet Yotsuya Takeda (かつれつ四谷たけだ) Discover the irresistible fried oysters with butter at Cutlet Yotsuya Takeda. Known for its crispy oysters and rich flavor, this cozy spot is a must-visit for oyster lovers during the season.

🦪Famous for fried oysters with butter, Cutlet Yotsuya Takeda (かつれつ四谷たけだ) in Tokyo is worth the long wait. served from october to february, these crispy, juicy oysters are unforgettable. Checkout my blog for details👉

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Sapporo: Fresh Seafood Bowls at Kitano Gurume (北のグルメ亭) in Sapporo Market Discover delicious seafood at Sapporo City Wholesale Market! Visit Kitano Gurume (北のグルメ亭) for fresh tarabagani and salmon roe bowls. A must-visit spot for seafood lovers!

🦀Explore Sapporo City Wholesale Market for fresh seafood delights! I visited Kitano Gurume (北のグルメ亭) and enjoyed their tarabagani & salmon roe bowl. 🦀✨

Don't miss the cozy atmosphere and friendly mascot, Kanippi! Checkout my blog for details👉

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Hotel Areaone Takamatsu City: Free alcohol available from 6 to 9 p.m.

This is the hotel I stayed at during my udon trip to Takamatsu🍜

Tsukiji: Convenient Lockers & storage solutions for Your Visit Outer Market Discover how to navigate the Tsukiji Outer Market with ease. Learn about nearby lockers at Tsukijishijo Station and Plat Tsukiji, and get essential tips to enjoy fresh seafood without the hassle of he...

🧳Planning a visit to the Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo? Discover the best locker locations, including options at Tsukijishijo Station and Plat Tsukiji. Travel light and make the most of your seafood adventure! Checkout my blog for details👉️

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Tokyo: Juicy Pork Cutlets and kakifurai at Ichikatsu (いちかつ) in Asakusabashi A friend told me, "There's a cheap and delicious tonkatsu restaurant in Asakusabashi," so I decided to ch

🐷Ichikatsu Asakusabashi (いちかつ 浅草橋店) is a must-try spot near JR Asakusabashi station! Enjoy their pork loin cutlet set for just ¥800 or a juicy oyster fry. Delicious, cozy, and budget-friendly! Checkout my blog for details👉

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Tokyo: Fresh Sushi & Draft Beer at Tachigui Nemuro Hanamaru (立食い寿司 根室花まる) in Kinshicho Discover Kinshicho's new stand-up sushi gem, Tachigui Nemuro Hanamaru. Fresh sushi, seasonal specialties, and refreshing draft beer in a cozy, casual setting. Perfect for quick dining and sushi lovers...

🍣Tachigui Nemuro Hanamaru (立食い寿司 根室花まる) has opened a cozy stand-up sushi spot in Kinshicho! Enjoy fresh sushi like soft roe, scallops, and sujiko with a cold beer. Located in Termina 1 near Kinshicho station's south gate. Checkout my blog for details👉

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Special illumination 2024-2025 Winter at Matsumoto Castle

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