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Can Toyosu Fish Market Really Replace Tsukiji Fish Market?

Can Toyosu Fish Market Really Replace Tsukiji Fish Market?

Truly, I despaired at the news confirming Tsukiji’s Wholesale Fish Market inner market’s imminent move to the Toyosu area. I was glad I made the trip in May 2018 to enjoy Tsukiji’s inner market for the last time before the actual relocation in October 2018. 

Could Osaka be Japan’s Food Capital?

Could Osaka be Japan’s Food Capital?

Beware when in Osaka… I found my cash depleting at an unimaginable rate whenever i visit Osaka, which in my opinion is the food capital of Japan! Don’t get me wrong… Compared to cities like Tokyo and Kyoto, Osaka is definitely more affordable. In Osaka, 

Kawabata Shopping Street, Fukuoka’s Main Shopping Area

Kawabata Shopping Street, Fukuoka’s Main Shopping Area

Kawabata Shopping Street, 上川端書店街 [kamikawabata shotengai] is the main shopping street in Fukuoka. In the day, the street features retail shops selling cosmetics, clothes, shoes, bags and even craft items. The street is dotted with many eateries where you can refuel as you do your 

Grill Fresh Wagyu at Yanagibashi Rengo Market | 柳橋連合市場

Grill Fresh Wagyu at Yanagibashi Rengo Market | 柳橋連合市場

The Yanagashi Rengo Market is a pretty small market consisting of about 20 shops. Most of the shops sells fresh seafood, meat and vegetables.   Vending machine selling 焼きあご出汁 (yakiago dashi), grilled flying fish stock   This stall sells 鹿児島和牛 (Kagoshima wagyu beef), they even 

Go local at the Yatai Street Stalls of Fukuoka

Go local at the Yatai Street Stalls of Fukuoka

We watched the sun set in Fukuoka, and observed the riverside in Nakasu (中洲) area come alive. We observed the riverside lighting up and transforming into a bustling scene. Charcoal smoke was spewing from Yatai with the accompanying aroma of grilled meat. As we near 

Cat Island | 相島 [ainoshima]

Cat Island | 相島 [ainoshima]

Ainoshima, also known as 猫の島 (neko no shima) or cat island, is a quiet island off Fukuoka.   Highlights Interacting with the cats Most people visit the island to see the resident cats that probably outnumber their human neighbours. Though feral, most of the cats 

Outlet Shopping at Fukouka’s Marinoa City

Outlet Shopping at Fukouka’s Marinoa City

Besides finding the best deals for your favourite brands here, Marinoa City features a beautiful and clean wharf, providing a picturesque backdrop.   The ‘city’ features a warehouse theme   Stairs leading down to the boardwalk along the wharf and marina area   Take a 

10 Things To Do In Fukuoka

10 Things To Do In Fukuoka

Fukuoka City (福岡市 | fukuoka shi) Fukuoka is a city located in the southern region Kyushu. There’s much to do in Fukuoka, from shopping to food to sight-seeing, you’ll be spoilt for choices. As the sun sets, billboards and street stalls light up the concrete