Tag: Japan

Osaka Aquarium

ByTravelling Minion November 16, 2025 1 Comment
Osaka After disembarking from the Sunflower Ferry, we hop on the train to head to our Osaka hotel. The Lively Osaka will be our home for the next few days and has a modern vibe to it. Because we're arriving early, we don't get to check in right away but do drop off our luggage. Soon after we head out to the Osaka Aquarium.   One of the things I unforgivably forgot to pack on this trip were my...

Beppu

ByTravelling Minion November 9, 2025 1 Comment
Breakfast After a very restful night, Salmonella, Touchpad & Chef's family and I recongregate in our Ryokan's dining area for breakfast. One of the great things about staying at a ryokan like this are the set meal plans. It's an amazing way to try some pretty tasty dishes. Sharing a meal with friends to start the day is very welcome While we eat,  we go over our plan for the day. After...

Heading to Beppu via Yufuin

ByTravelling Minion November 2, 2025 1 Comment
After yesterday's late night, I have a bit of a lazy morning, my plans sadly change a little due to the rainy weather. I head out in the late morning to a tonkatsu shop called Tonkatsu Wakaba for lunch. What's interesting about this tonkatsu is that it a paler shade of white than most normal tonkatsu. This is unique due to the low temperature cooking process. It results in a very tender and tasty...

Fukuoka

ByTravelling Minion October 26, 2025 1 Comment
Ganso Hakata Mentaiju  After a good nights rest I allow myself to sleep in a little before heading out to explore Fukuoka. Fukuoka is pretty known for their mentaiko which is cod roe. So my first stop is a bit of "breakfast" at Ganso Hakata Mentaiju. This restaurant is fairly well regarded for this fare and getting there early I'm able to beat the rush. I order their "Han Men Sui" set. This...

Travelling to Fukuoka

ByTravelling Minion October 19, 2025 0 Comments
I am embarking on another trip to Asia, this time I'll be starting in Fukuoka! I'll meet up with a few friends in Beppu and Osaka before heading to Taiwan to connect with more friends! However, due to a favourable rewards redemption, my way there will be a bit roundabout. I'll be flying to Singapore, have a short layover, fly to Taipei for another short layover before finally arriving in Fukuoka....

How Much did our Sibling Trip to Vietnam and Japan Cost?

ByTravelling Minion June 8, 2025 0 Comments
The following will be an accounting of my 2025 trip to Vietnam and Japan. If you've not read the blog, you can do so here. Or if you want a small wrap up, you can check The Sisters here. Or mine here. It can provide some context to the costs below! All prices will be in Canadian (or converted into Canadian when it shows up on my CC bill). The Costs All in all this whole trip cost (me...