Shibuya's Super Cute Kumachan Onsen Review

Shibuya's Super Cute Kumachan Onsen Review

Kumachan Onsen combines the Japanese words for bear and hot springs. The restaurant's bear-themed decor adds a whimsical touch to the traditional shabu shabu dining experience, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a fun and memorable meal in Japan.

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7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

7 Things We Love About Japanese Family Restaurants

What is a Japanese family restaurant? In Japan, we call it famiresu (ファミレス), which is short for family restaurant and it’s somewhat similar to chain restaurants in the U.S.  Here is our list of seven things we love about Japanese family restaurants.

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Our Favorite Road Trip Food: Japanese Rice Balls and Chicken Nuggets

Our Favorite Road Trip Food: Japanese Rice Balls and Chicken Nuggets

We’ve been hitting the road a lot this year and the two things we always pack on the first day of our road trip are onigiri (rice balls) and kara-age (Japanese fried chicken nuggets). They are flavorful finger foods that make it easy to eat while on the road. Get the full recipe!

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Easy Chicken Katsu Recipe with Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs

Easy Chicken Katsu Recipe with Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs

Katsu is a common and very popular comfort food in Japan that Crystal and I cook all the time. It’s a very simple dish and it’s also a great recipe to cook with kids. As a child, I really enjoyed helping my mom prepare this dish.

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Our Top 10 Favorite Japanese Comfort Foods That Aren’t Sushi

Our Top 10 Favorite Japanese Comfort Foods That Aren’t Sushi

If you’re visiting Japan for the first time and think that most restaurants are all about sushi, you’re in for a big surprise. There is so much good food in Japan that sushi isn’t something we look forward to eating when we make our yearly visit home.

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