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A Visitors Guide to TGI Fridays Machida

Food & DrinkFebruary 16, 2026

Like most weekends in Japan, I try to visit places that were out of my local vicinity. In this case, I opt for the city of Machida, a city two train stops away from my home. The plan was to find a place where I can do activities and then get something to eat. Basically…

Visitor’s Guide to Alouette Restaurant

Food & DrinkDecember 8, 2025

This Thanksgiving, my family made the collective decision to skip the long hours in the kitchen, marking the beginning of a different kind of holiday experience—one not shaped by timers, roasting pans, or frantic last-minute grocery runs. Instead, we chose to join our Japanese friends, who invited us to enjoy the soft lighting and warm…

Visitor’s Guide to Pear Picking in Ibaraki, Japan

Food & Drink, TravelOctober 20, 2025

Beat sunrise, sample crisp, juicy nashi at a trellised orchard in Ibaraki. Tips, seasonality, and tour details inside.

Visitors Guide to Anchors Ground Yokohama

Food & DrinkOctober 13, 2025

A full review of Anchors Ground Yokohama — from QR menu to steak‑on‑flame, pizzas, cocktails, and date‑night ambiance. Is it worth your evening out?

Tips to Live a Meat-Free Life Now

Food & Drink, LifestyleApril 21, 2024

Since starting my meat-free lifestyle, I've discovered profound health benefits, environmental contributions, and a deeper compassion for animals. This shift didn't happen overnight but was a gradual realization nurtured by personal experiences, particularly during my travels and my evolving palate back home. Let me take you through my journey, the lessons I learned, and how…

Visitors Guide to Eggs N’ Things, Fujisawa

Food & DrinkApril 18, 2024

It was Sunday, and the day had begun with the mundane task of cleaning the house. As we busied ourselves with chores, time slipped away unnoticed, and before we knew it, lunchtime was upon us, and breakfast had yet to be had. Faced with rumbling stomachs, I reached for my phone and opened Uber Eats…

Visitor’s Guide to Good Wood Terrace, Shibuya

Food & DrinkApril 3, 2024

In the heart of Shibuya, Tokyo, a city known for its vibrant energy and cutting-edge trends, there lies a unique culinary gem that transports diners straight to the heart of Jamaica. The Good Wood Terrace stands out not just as a restaurant but as a cultural haven, offering a slice of Jamaican food, warmth and…

Returning to the Written Word From Hiatus

Food & Drink, WritingMarch 3, 2024

I am currently in the process of writing multiple books. Unfortunately, it is far too much to do all at once. For example, when I wrote "The Red Myths", I was focused only on that book and was not distracted by other creative work. As my hiatus drew to a close, I felt a mix…

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