After checking into my hotel for the night, I head out for dinner and seek out the second meibutsu of Fukuoka: motsu-nabe. Nabe is both the cooking vessel and name of the dish, meaning hot pot in Japanese. Nabe soup bases and ingredients can range from region to region and household to household. The most […]
Often I am asked what my favorite place I have visited is. Almost always without hesitation I say, Fukuoka. I first visited Fukuoka on my way to Busan, South Korea. I spent a night there as a part of a transfer, but instantly I felt its warmth and character. I returned on a six day […]
My name is Jeremy and I have lived in Japan for the past seven years. I started this blog to document my travels around this amazing country covering its 47 unique prefectures. Join me on this adventure as I discover the sights, local specialties and share the experience of living abroad. Thank you for visiting.