Okinawa World | Review by Gina C

In Osaka’s Dotonbori, you definitely can’t miss the Don Quijote with the Ferris wheel! 🎡 The most eye-catching feature of the Don Quijote Dotonbori Store is the super prominent Ferris wheel on the outside. It’s hard not to notice when you pass by, and it’s also one of Dotonbori’s most distinctive landmarks.

The store has a huge variety of products, from Japanese snacks, cookies, instant noodles, and drinks to cosmetics, skincare products, drugstore items, household goods, and all kinds of souvenirs. You can find almost anything you can think of! But it gets very crowded, so avoid shopping during peak hours!

The lake water here is crystal clear, and the area is surrounded by nature. Standing by the lake, you can take in the expansive view and see the mountain ranges stretching into the distance. The whole scene is so beautiful that you can’t help but stop and admire the scenery in front of you.

Lake Shikotsu has a peaceful, laid-back atmosphere. The lake reflects the colors of the sky, while layers of mountains rise in the distance. Together with the fresh air, it feels especially relaxing. Even just walking along the lakeshore and enjoying the scenery is a wonderful travel experience.

“Motsunabe”! This time I had it at Hakata Motsunabe Oyama, and it’s also one of the foods well worth trying when visiting Fukuoka.

What satisfied me most was how thoroughly the beef intestines had been cleaned. There was no strange smell at all, and they were very easy to eat. The beef intestines were simmered with garlic chives and soaked up the rich flavor of the broth, giving the entire pot a deep aroma and making every bite flavorful. The garlic chives were especially good once they became soft and tender. Eaten together with the beef intestines, the flavors of the two ingredients blended perfectly, which was a real plus!