Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, known as the Kitchen of Kyoto, offers a diverse array of foods and ingredients for sale. While you can purchase ready-to-eat foods from the market, there are also restaurants within the market where you can enjoy a meal. Upon arriving in Kyoto, we decided to have our first dinner at Nishiki Market. Given the rainy weather, visiting ...
The Harajuku area in Tokyo, just one station away from Shibuya, is similar to South Korea’s Hongdae. It’s a place where many young people gather, and you can find many stores selling trendy clothing and accessories that attract the youth. Our group took a taxi from Shibuya to Harajuku since it was only one station away by subway, and it ...
While exploring Kyoto Gion Street, time quickly passed. As it was going to be my last dinner in Japan, I wanted to conclude my stay with a delightful dinner. I initially attempted to visit the well-known yakitori restaurant “Mishimatei” nearby, but unfortunately, it was sold out, leaving me disappointed. “Kyoto Ramen,” a Ramen Shop Visited in Gion, Kyoto Since I ...
During this Tokyo trip, I stayed at a hotel in Shinagawa. The 4-night, 5-day journey was gradually approaching its end. On the final day, after checking out from the accommodation, I decided to visit a ramen shop near Shinagawa Station for a late lunch. In Japan, it’s common to find shops lining the paths beneath train tracks, and Shinatatsu is ...
Ramen stands out as one of Japan’s representative dishes, offering a diverse range to explore. When you think of ramen, the image of noodles in rich broth may come to mind. However, similar to Korea’s Bibimmyeon, there’s a type of ramen in Japan without broth. Especially in recent times, this broth-less ramen has gained popularity in Tokyo. “Oil-Mixed Ramen, Abura ...
When it comes to Japanese food, one of the most commonly thought of is “ramen.” Indeed, in Japan, you can find various ramen shops scattered all over. Among them, a franchise ramen shop, “Ichiran Ramen,” is particularly well-known to people in Korea. “Ichiran Ramen in Asakusa, Japan” Ichiran Ramen is a franchise, making it accessible throughout Japan. This time, I ...
While many Japanese foods are available in South Korea, there are still unique dishes exclusive to Japan. In Tokyo’s Harajuku, another iconic area, you can discover distinctive ramen with a refreshing twist—Yuzu Ramen. “Tokyo Harajuku, Yuzu Ramen at Afuri” Harajuku, known for its resemblance to Seoul’s Hongdae district, is a popular spot with diverse and unique shops, attracting many young ...
Incheon Songdo Triple Street is a multifaceted shopping mall that opened on April 29, 2017. Originally, a street mall project had been underway in the Incheon Free Economic Zone Songdo International City since 2006. However, due to an economic downturn, the business owner went bankrupt. Subsequently, the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority took over the project, and construction began in ...