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Holiday and Beer 2025 – A Day of Brews and Chill

"Holidays and Beer 2025"—what a name, right? I headed out with my buddy Antonio to the grassy riverside near Saiwaibashi...
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Lunch at BonBonKen: A Hidden Western-Style Gem in Takefu, Japan

A Midday Culinary Uprising at Bonbonken, the Hidden Gem of TakefuIn the quiet town of Takefu, nestled like a secret kept...
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The Yakitori Enigma Known as “Hachinoana”

Into the Shadows of Fukui: The Yakitori Enigma Known as “Hachinoana”Fukui Station. Just a single step off the bustling m...
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A Premium Culinary Collab: Sushi Tengu × Kakinoki × Charlie Marguerite

I heard it from the ever-reliable Tiger-san: Sushi Tengu and Kakinoki are teaming up for a once-in-a-lifetime culinary c...
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A Stay at Umi no Auberge Shitsumi: A Coastal Ryokan Retreat

A Michelin Hideaway in the Rain — Our Spirited Sojourn to Auberge ShitsumiAuberge Shitsumi, a coastal inn tucked in Obam...
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Yakiniku JIN in Fukui City – A Tasty Visit

I ventured into the sizzling heart of Fukui City and landed at none other than Yakiniku Jin—a place my wife swore by tha...
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Ofukuro Sushi and Shiya-Go Channel

I ventured into the heart of Sabae with the ever-mysterious Tiger and the endlessly charming Rabbit to dine at the legen...
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Chuka Soba RYO in Sabae – Ramen with Soul

I made a bold culinary pilgrimage to Chuka Soba RYO.Yes, dear reader, it was a ramen encore after already indulging at O...
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Dining Under the Cherry Blossoms at Trattoria del Quadrifoglio

I recently embarked on a culinary expedition to Trattoria del Quadrifoglio, a charming Italian restaurant nestled along ...
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Melting Hamburg Steak at Fukuyoshi in Fukui City – A Juicy Delight!

I made the pilgrimage to Fukuyoshi, the Melting Hamburg Steak Sanctuary. Over a month since its grand opening, yet the f...