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How to Buy USJ Tickets Online & Timed Entry Tickets to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

So how did I manage to ride the Forbidden Journey twice? Why were there were no timed entry tickets on the day I went to USJ? How can I buy timed entry tickets to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in advance?

Guide to the Universal Studios Japan (USJ) & Wizarding World of Harry Potter Experience!

So how did I manage to ride the Forbidden Journey twice? Why were there no timed entry tickets on the day I went to USJ? How can I buy timed entry tickets to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in advance? All of your questions will be answered in this Ultimate Guide to the Universal Studios Japan and Wizarding World of Harry Potter experience!

Steakland Kobe ステーキランド神戸館

All it takes is one bite of Kobe beef.

Kin no Torikara, Shibuya Center Gai, Tokyo ~ Golden Chicken Oishi-desu!

Who says Tokyo doesn’t have street food? Let me introduce you to Kin no Torikara, the most delicious karaage ever introduced to man!

KAMAKURA RAMEN, Dotonbori, Osaka 鎌倉

Needless to say, Kamakura changed my mind about Shoyu Ramen. It’s every bit as exciting as my favorite Miso Ramen.

20 Weird Facts About Valentine’s Day in Japan

Did you know that couples avoid going to Tokyo Disneyland or Disneysea on Valentine’s Day? Mickey Mouse as the third wheel is bad jinx.

Top 10 Breathtaking Cherry Blossom Spots to See in Japan

These 10 breathtaking cherry blossom spots all over Japan should be #1 on your bucket list. Where should you start your Hanami?

Granknot Coffee グランノットコーヒー: Possibly the Best Coffee in Osaka

If there is one coffee shop I thoroughly missed in Osaka, it would be Granknot.

mill pour ミルポア, Osaka – Shinsaibashi’s hideaway brews coffee luxury

Imagine my joy when I realized how close I was to Tachibana Dori every day? I wake up to quality coffee beans from Granknot, to Biotop, Giracha, LiLo Coffee Roasters, and finally Mill Pour (stylized: mill pour), where this blog post is dedicated to.

Eggs n Things, Amerikamura, Osaka

Osaka seemed to be a magnet for all things Hawaiian, from Hawaii-themed clothing to Kona blend coffee, so I went inside Eggs n Things to find out what this 70’s breakfast chain does to the Kitchen of Japan.

Pitari ぴたり, Amerikamura, Shinsaibashi, Osaka

As we poured wine, we shared bits and pieces of stories that only remains in Amerikamura. What happens in Osaka stays in Osaka.

Demystifying the Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto 龍安寺

The art is a perfect example of attaining abstract concept, the meaning of the rock garden open for any interpretation to onlookers.

Kuromon Ichiba Market, Osaka: Top 10 Foods You Must Absolutely Eat on Your Food Trip

Wagyu Beef. Unagi. Scallops. Tiger Prawns. It’s the best of Osaka, right in the heart of Kuromon Ichiba Market. Are you ready for a food trip?

We’re Mad for Buffets! All the Unlimited Wagyu & Lobster Buffets You Need to Know

Step aside Din Tai Fung, Halal Guys, and all the other gourmet restaurants that made you fat in 2015. It’s the return of the hotel buffets!

Top 10 Things to Do in Tokyo

As time is of the essence, how does one make the most out of his time in Tokyo? Here are 10 things to do in Tokyo without breaking a sweat.

KICHI KICHI Omu Rice 洋食屋キチキチ: The Best Omurice in Kyoto! (Kichi2 Kyoto)

Meet Motokichi Yukimura. Since a Japanese foodie has published on YouTube his wildly entertaining and sickeningly good spontaneous cooking show of possibly the best omurice you can find in Kyoto last 2010, Chef Motokichi Yukimura’s humble Kichi Kichi Restaurant tucked in an alley in Kyoto has been fully booked.