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Miyama Folklore Museum 美山民俗資料館
This is a village that came into existence because it was located at a junction of an ancient trading routeContinue Reading
Sonoba そのば @ Kyoto
According to their Instagram account, they are a “handmade soba shop crafting its own pottery.” But they got so goodContinue Reading
Sushitofuji スシトフジ @ Kyoto
It was a wet day, drizzling the whole day. And I was really hungry after spending the afternoon at theContinue Reading
National Treasure – Human-Faced Fish Decoration Pottery Bowl (Neolithic-Yangshao)
A life cut short, a wish that lasted forever.
Shaanxi History Museum 陕西历史博物馆
“地上看山西，地下看陕西。”
“For above-ground history, look to Shanxi; for underground history, look to Shaanxi.”
Yakitori Sasaya 笹屋 @ Osaka
First night in Osaka, I was looking for an izakaya for dinner, and in the end landed in to thisContinue Reading
Moritaya モリタ屋 @ Kyoto
While yakiniku often takes the spotlight for premium Japanese beef, Moritaya ensures that sukiyaki gets the recognition it deserves.
Hup Seng Porridge 協成粥品 @ North Point
Breakfast wasn’t included in our hotel stay (yet to attain the status with the Hyatt group), so Princess and IContinue Reading
Kushinobo 串の坊 @ Kyoto
After a long day exploring Uji, I came back to my base in Kyoto and decided to have kushikatsu forContinue Reading
National Treasure – Lotus-Crane Square Hu (Spring-Autumn Period)
Pair of square bronze jars from the tomb of the Duke of Zheng were separated, one in Henan, and another in the Palace Museum.
