In the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul, you can find a variety of cafes, large and small. From franchise cafes like Starbucks to independently operated small cafes, there are also several cafes focused solely on takeout. Located west of Gwanghwamun Square, on the 1st floor of Morning 3-danji Office-tel in Gyeonghuigung, you’ll find small takeout specialty cafes, including “Gray Coffee.” “Small ...

Since opening its first store near Ewha Womans University on July 27, 1999, Starbucks has landed in Korea and steadily expanded its presence, establishing itself as a successful brand found in key areas across the country. Particularly within a 1km radius of Gwanghwamun Square, it boasts the highest density of Starbucks locations, surpassing even New York in the number of ...

In the residential area between Seoul’s Dangsan Station and Yeongdeungpo-gu Office, you can find a nostalgic-looking snack bar reminiscent of the past. Known as “Ondal Tteokbokki,” this restaurant specializes in various snack menu items like tteokbokki. Situated in a quiet residential area, it’s not particularly conspicuous and primarily focuses on delivery rather than dine-in, resulting in fewer visitors at the ...

Mega Coffee is one of the recently growing budget coffee brands. Utilizing world-renowned soccer star Son Heung-min as a model, the brand continues aggressive marketing campaigns and can be found all over Seoul. With its aggressive marketing strategies, it appears to be expanding its reach rapidly and has now become a cafe as easily recognizable as Starbucks. “The epitome of ...

Twosome Place is a South Korean coffee chain launched by CJ Group. After being launched by CJ Group, it was later sold to the Hong Kong-based private equity fund, Anchor Equity Partners, and as of 2021, it has been fully acquired by the U.S.-based company, Caribou Coffee. Twosome Place, unlike other cafe brands, positions itself as a “dessert cafe” specializing ...

The aircraft departing from Kansai Airport fortunately arrived safely at Incheon Airport. Upon arrival at Incheon Airport, a noticeable chill was in the air. While the average daytime temperature in Japan ranged from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius, Incheon Airport was around 20 degrees Celsius. Granted, there was a time difference, departing during the day from Kansai Airport and arriving ...

The airline chosen for this trip to the Kansai region of Japan was “Eastar Airlines.” It had been a while since I last used Eastar Airlines, having utilized their services during a trip to Jeju Island a long time ago. However, this opportunity led me to opt for Eastar Airlines once again. Eastar Airlines reportedly suffered significant economic losses due ...

Having arrived at Kansai International Airport using the Bay Shuttle, I descended to the departure floor, which is the 4th floor. The tasks ahead were predetermined and needed to be completed in sequence. First on the list was returning the pocket Wi-Fi that I had rented for the past 7 days. Following that, I proceeded to the Eastar Airlines check-in ...

Opting for a unique and experimental approach, I chose to travel from Kobe Sanomiya Station to Kansai International Airport using the Bay Shuttle, rather than the more convenient and faster option of an airport limousine bus. “Traveling from Kobe Sanomiya Station to Kobe Airport with Port Liner” Initially, from Kobe Sanomiya Station to Kobe Airport, I utilized the Port Liner ...

There are various ways to travel from Kobe to Kansai International Airport. One can use the railway or opt for the airport limousine bus. Among the most popular methods is taking the airport limousine bus, which takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes to reach Kansai International Airport from Kobe. While the fare is higher at 2,000 yen, equivalent to ...

Kobe stands as one of the prominent port cities, and when one thinks of Kobe, a place that naturally comes to mind is the area around the iconic “Kobe Port Tower.” The Kobe Port Tower finds its home in the “Meriken Park.” Meriken Park is a picturesque waterfront park created by reclaiming the sea between the bustling Meriken Wharf and ...

When listing representative tourist attractions in Kobe, one would immediately think of Kitano Ijinkan (北野異人館街), as it is not only one of the most famous sights in Kobe but also a prominent symbol of the city. Established by foreigners who arrived in Kobe along with the opening of the port in 1868, this area consists of Western-style residences. Of the ...