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February 12, 2019

When I started to do some research on Shiga Prefecture, I quickly found out that...

You Need This in Your Life: Bacon and Egg Mazemen from YUJI Ramen

October 10, 2016

Living in Japan, I'm not used to spending a lot of money for ramen. But while in NY, I shelled out $20 for a bowl of ramen and I would do it all over again.

Exquisite Gems from the Sea at Ginpachi Sushi (Niigata)

June 13, 2016

Ginpachi is a sushi-ya in Sanjo City, Niigata, that's been open since 1961. Check out the amazing sushi we ate on our last visit to Ginpachi.

Furochan Eats: A Guide to Buying Fish Sauce in Vietnam

March 14, 2016

armed with some fore-knowledge of what to look for, I recently made it back home to Japan with 3 bottles of pretty darn delicious fish sauce

China Diaries: Discovering Speak Low Bar in Shanghai

July 6, 2015

As you may know, Google does not work in China. Savvy travelers would know to...

China Diaries: Feng Yu SJB

June 29, 2015

For years, I longingly listened to my grandma's stories of her golden years in Shanghai....

China Diaries: Chongquing Laoma Tou Hotpot

June 15, 2015

When I was traveling with Washi in Chengdu last month, he was trying to fight...