Author: Travelling Minion

To Narita then Taiwan

ByTravelling Minion December 7, 2025 1 Comment
From Osaka to Taiwan I'm leaving Osaka today and spending the night in Narita before going onward to Taiwan. So after checking out from my hotel, I make my way to Kansai International Airport. One of the great things about Japan is the ease of going through the airport. I arrive roughly 30 minutes before my flight and I'm still able to make it to the gate and have time to do a little shopping. ...

Osaka Expo 2025

ByTravelling Minion November 30, 2025 1 Comment
This morning, I unfortunately have to say good bye to my friends as they head to the airport to take a flight to Tokyo. Touchpad, Chef and family will spend a night in Tokyo before flying home. Salmonella will start settling into his apartment in Tokyo as he plans to live in Japan for the next year. It's bittersweet seeing them go! I enjoy the time we get to spend together but I'm now a solo...

teamLab BioVortex Kyoto

ByTravelling Minion November 23, 2025 1 Comment
Heading to Kyoto Today we are doing a day trip to Kyoto. teamLab Biovortex recently just opened in Kyoto and we are lucky enough to have tickets to visit. So after a quick convenience breakfast from our hotel, we set out to catch the train to Kyoto. It's a beautiful day to be out and about outside, and I can't help but enjoy these normal Japanese streets as we make our way to the train station. ...

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...