小毅's Reviews

Shiroebitei

A specialty restaurant focused on shiroebi (white shrimp) cuisine, located inside Toyama Station’s “Kitokito Market Toya Marche.” Opened in 2015, it serves dishes that bring out the white shrimp’s natural sweetness and texture. Its signature item, the “Shiroebi Tempura Rice Bowl,” uses plenty of white shrimp. To preserve the shrimp’s light sweetness and the dish’s visual appeal, the batter and seasoning are kept to a minimum, enhancing the shrimp’s flavor.

• Toyama
• Japanese Cuisine

Tokaikotobuki “Ogura Toast Langue de Chat”

A classic Nagoya souvenir with more than 100 million pieces sold, this popular sweet draws inspiration from Ogura Toast-a beloved menu item with over 80 years of history in Nagoya’s deep-rooted café culture, featuring thick toast topped with butter and sweet red bean paste.

• Nagoya
• Snacks

Kiyosu Castle

In 1405, the Shugo (governor) of Owari (current Aichi prefecture), Yoshishige Shiba, dominated this castle as an annex of Shimotsu Castle.

• Aichi
• Tourist Attractions

Eiheiji Temple

The head temple of Soto Zen Buddhism in Japan. It was established by Zen Master Dogen in 1244 as a place to practice zazen. The vast site of 330,000 square meters is lined with more than 70 halls and buildings of various sizes, centering on the seven halls of the temple, where more than 100 monks practice asceticism every day.

• Fukui
• Shrines & Temples

Narai-juku

It is Japan's longest post town, stretching about 1 km along the old Nakasendo Route. Located at the highest elevation among the 11 inns on the Kisoji Route, which is known for its perilous passes, the town used to be so crowded with travelers that it was called "Narai Senken (Narai of One Thousand Buildings)”.

• Nagano
• Famous Places

Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Shrine was established in 1920 (Taisho 9) as a shrine to enshrine Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken.

• Aoyama, Omotesando, Harajuku
• Shrines & Temples

Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan, nicknamed “USJ”, is a large-scale theme park with entertainment for everyone, both children and adults alike. The park is separated into different areas, each with a different theme from popular titles across the world.

• Osaka Port, Bay Area
• Amusement Parks & Theme parks

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

The traditional streets of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter feature white walled warehouses, grid pattern walls, Namako-kabe, and rows of weeping trees, creating a beautiful and charming townscape. This harmonious and historic scenery is very popular with tourists.

• Okayama
• Famous Places

Seirogan

Seirogan is a gastrointestinal medication that has been a staple in Japanese households for over 100 years. Its main active ingredient, the herbal medicine (a natural plant with medicinal properties) and Japanese pharmacopoeia “JP wood creosote” helps to adjust the water balance in the intestines without disrupting intestinal movement.

• Medicine

Ryukakusan Direct

Ryukakusan is a throat medicine that has been used for over 200 years in Japan to treat coughs, phlegm, and throat pain. The Ryukakusan brand is now releasing a new granule-type medication “Ryukakusan Direct Stick” and a lozenge-type medication “Ryukakusan Direct Lozenge.” The stick-type version comes in peach and mint flavors.

• Medicine