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Hakata Motsunabe Oyama One Building

Hakata Motsunabe Oyama One Building is an offal hotpot specialist in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka. It is on B1F of ONE FUKUOKA BLDG., a commercial facility that opened in April 2025. It is easy to access from Tenjin Chikagai, which connects directly to Tenjin Station, and it is popular with locals and travelers alike.

Fukuoka
Hotpot Restaurants

31 Jul 2026 See More

Although I didn't eat at this particular location, I've had the same brand's motsunabe before, and honestly, it really wasn't to my taste. The beef intestines were extremely hard to chew. Even after chewing forever, they were still like rubber bands and impossible to bite through, so I almost had to swallow them whole. They were also full of fat, so after two or three pieces, I started to feel overwhelmed by the richness. The texture was quite different from what I'd expected.

Osaka Shinsekai Original Kushikatsu Daruma Shinsekai Main Store

Founded in 1929, just off Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka's landmark. The main store of "Kushikatsu Daruma", which operates mainly in Osaka city.Kushikatsu is fried in Daruma's special original cooking oil making it light and easy to eat and does not cause stomach upsets like many heavy deep fried dishes can.

Osaka
Japanese Cuisine

3 Jul 2026 See More

My first time trying Daruma kushikatsu, and it definitely didn’t disappoint. The coating was nice and crispy without being too greasy, and both the meat and seafood were really juicy. The sauce really is one-dip only, and it was fun eating there while soaking in the local Osaka vibe.

GariGarikun Soda

Japan’s classic ice treat, GariGarikun Soda, is a simple yet exceptionally well-crafted frozen treat made with soda-flavored ice on the outside and crunchy shaved ice on the inside. Its defining feature is this two-layer structure, with outer ice and inner shaved ice, allowing you to enjoy two different textures in one bar. Along with its refreshing soda flavor, it is also a long-selling product that has been loved by a wide range of generations, from children to adults, for many years.

Snacks

13 Jun 2026 See More

I love that crunchy, shaved-ice texture. It’s pretty different from a regular popsicle, and it feels especially refreshing on a hot summer day.

The Aizu Bukeyashiki - Samurai Residence

Located near Higashiyama Onsen, this large-scale historical museum park features the restored residence of Saigo Tanomo, who was a Karo officer in the Aizu domain, surrounded by relocated and restored traditional buildings and a museum.

Fukushima
Museums

29 May 2026 See More

It’s absolutely worth coming during cherry blossom season. The classic samurai residence buildings with the cherry trees in full bloom feel so quintessentially Japanese, and every photo turns out great.

The lunch set meal was just the right portion, and I got to try local Aizu cuisine.

Gono no yakata - Northern Culture Museum

This museum preserves and exhibits the former residence and garden of the Ito family, which prospered as the largest landowner in Echigo during the Meiji period.

Niigata
Museums

29 May 2026 See More

It was absolutely gorgeous when the Somei Yoshino and weeping cherry blossoms were blooming at the same time. I originally came just to see the cherry blossoms, but the architecture and garden were amazing too.

Sado Gold Mine

Established in 1601, this mine operated for 388 years extracting and producing gold and silver ore. The total length of the sprawling gold mine is approximately 400km, earning it the title of Japan's largest gold and silver mine. In total numbers the mine has yielded a colossal 78 tons of gold and 2,330 tons of silver, hurtling it to its top-notch status of Japan’s largest gold and silver mine.

Niigata
Tourist Attractions

29 May 2026 See More

Sado Gold Mine felt even more historic than I expected. It was nice and cool inside the tunnels, and the old gold-mining models and recreated scenes really stood out. The lighting and sound effects made it feel very immersive.

Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen

Senkaku Bay, located on Sado Island, is a scenic spot where five small bays stretch along a 3-kilometer coastline. The 30-meter-high cliffs are often compared to Norway's renowned Hardangerfjord stand ranked as one of Japan's top 100 coastal views.

Niigata
Nature Spots

29 May 2026 See More

The natural scenery on Sado Island has been really well preserved. Senkakuwan Ageshima Yuen feels like a hidden gem, and it’s not too crowded, so the overall experience is really comfortable.

Amaterasu Railway

Takachiho Railway, the favorite of tourists, was unfortunately closed in 2005. Now, using those railways, a grand diesel engine super cart is run for tourists. It goes through two tunnels from Takachiho Station to Takachiho Bridge and comes back on its 5.1km round trip at 20km/h for roughly 30minutes.

Miyazaki
Trains & Subway

28 May 2026 See More

Such a nice bonus to this trip. It wasn’t just a simple ride on the open-air train—they also included a visit to the Takachiho Railway Museum.
There were lots of old photos and railway exhibits on site. It had a really nostalgic feel, and you could tell how much care the locals put into preserving the culture.

Kappa Bridge

The Kappa Bridge used to be a wooden drawbridge overhanging both banks of the river. In 1910, it became a suspension bridge. The current bridge is the fifth generation of the suspension type, which was renovated in 1997. This beautiful larch tree bridge, 3.1m wide and 36.6m long, has long been a symbol of Kamikochi.

Nagano
Tourist Attractions

8 May 2026 See More

The river was unbelievably clear, and with the snowy mountains in the distance, the view was so beautiful it looked like a computer wallpaper.

Kurobe Dam

Standing 186 meters tall, Kurobe Dam is Japan's tallest and one of the largest dams in the world. It took seven years and the efforts of over 10 million workers to overcome numerous challenges, earning it the title of a "monumental project of the century" at the time of its construction.

Toyama
Tourist Attractions

8 May 2026 See More

This was my first time at Kurobe Dam. The mountain scenery around it was gorgeous, and the massive dam gave it that hidden-gem feel Japan does so well. Definitely worth making a special trip for.