Today I was American and had the limited edition New York Burger from McDonald’s. it tasted like McDonald’s.

Today I made soboro bento. ground chicken cooked in soy sauce/mirin/sake, scrambled eggs, and green beans.

Getting a Japanese credit card can be difficult for foreigners living in Japan.  I have been living in Japan for 5 years and have filled out many, many credit card applications and I finally got my first credit card! I really don’t even need a credit card, but the fact ‘they’ would not give me [...]

On a budget in Japan and want some decent Chinese food? Then try Gyoza no Osho (餃子の王将), not to be confused with Osaka Osho (大阪王将）. Gyoza no Osho is a franchise Chinese restaurant that can be found in most parts of Japan. This is a great restaurant for students, travelers, and anyone else eating on [...]

In Japan and getting a little hungry but don’t have much yen to blow on food? Why not go to McDonald’s? You know the menu and heck, they’re real easy to find…Big Mac, Happy Meal, that fried thing with cheese and meat in it…
Don’t do it man!
When you’re in a pinch for cash or time [...]

Looking for a casino to blow some money while you are in Japan? Unfortunately, besides pachinko there are no legal casinos in Japan. The governor of Tokyo once talked about building a single casino in Tokyo, but it seems that those rumors have faded away. However, if you need to get your gambling fix then [...]

If you are in Japan and you want to try some non-touristy food then Takoyaki is what you have been looking for. Takoyaki is a street food that is most prevalent in Osaka. ‘Tako’ is Japanese for ‘octopus’ and ‘yaki’ is the word for ‘cook’. Takoyaki is made by pan frying little dough balls in [...]

Every year Tokyo is ranked as one of the most expensive cities to dwell in the world. When the new list comes out each year, it makes a big media splash and leaves a few cities etched in our memories and fades away again until next year. But if you look at how the ratings [...]

If you have been to a baseball game in America you know that it can be a relaxing experience. Most people kick-back and enjoy the game and some even fall asleep. In Japan it’s quite the opposite. I have been to a few games now in Japan and I have noticed one significant difference between [...]

I first heard of the Miracle Fruit Cafe while watching the technology show Beyond Tomorrow. One of the hosts, Hayden Turner, visited the cafe during an episode in Japan.

First off, what is a miracle fruit anyway? The “miracle fruit” is actually a berry that when chewed before eating makes sour foods taste sweet. Yes, [...]