William Chen's Reviews

Kuroyuri

Founded in 1953, Kuroyuri is a long-established eatery where you can enjoy Kanazawa-style oden, Kaga regional cuisine, and local sake. It is conveniently located inside Kanazawa Hyakubangai Anto, directly connected to Kanazawa Station.

Kanazawa
Japanese Cuisine

16 Jan 2026 See More

They specialize in oden. The broth is super clear but packed with flavor—not overly salty, just the kind that gets more addictive the more you eat.
The daikon was seriously soaked through. One bite and it just burst with broth—so satisfying on a cold day. 🍢 The vibe is a bit old-school, and it gets crowded with both tourists and locals. Expect to wait in line during peak hours.
It’s not cheap, but the portion sizes and taste make it worth it.

Mt. Takao Beer Mount

This beer garden is open from June to October at the observation platform on Mt. Takao. At 488m above sea level, you can look over to the Tokyo Skytree on a clear day.

Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida
Meat Dishes

11 Sep 2025 See More

The view from the whole place is great. Watching the sunset with the Tokyo nightscape is really romantic. The all-you-can-eat and drink setup is a fantastic deal, with plenty of food and lots of choices.

Japanese Garden Nanraku-en

Measured at a total area of 153,322 square meters, Nanraku-en is Shikoku's largest Japanese garden. This stroll-style garden, designed around two main ponds, Upper Pond and Lower Pond, allows visitors to enjoy beautiful, seasonally changing landscapes.

Ehime
Parks & Gardens

24 Jun 2025 See More

This Japanese garden has such an amazing vibe! The scenery is beautiful in every season—cherry blossoms in spring, colorful leaves in autumn, all set against traditional architecture. The whole place is super clean and comfortable to walk around. There are streams, stone lanterns, little bridges—perfect for a relaxing stroll. If you love taking photos or just want a quiet spot to unwind, this place is a huge plus!

Nagoya Castle

One of the largest castles in Japan, built in the early Edo period on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate, the five-story castle tower is topped with shining two Kinshachi, one male and one female that has become a symbol of Nagoya.

Nagoya
Tourist Attractions

23 Dec 2021 See More

A lot of areas are under construction, so I couldn't see everything. That was a bit disappointing.

Kinrin Lake

Kinrin Lake is one of many popular tourist spots in the hot springs town of Yufuin. The lake sits under Mt. Yufu and as such was called takemoto-no-ike (lit. “lake under the mountain”) for years. However, it was renamed to Kinrin, or “golden scales”, by Mori Kuso in 1884 when he saw the golden glimmering scales of fish as they swam at sunset.

Oita
Nature Spots

23 Dec 2021 See More

There are lots of unique shops around Kinrin Lake to check out.

Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery & Cafe　

Here is a roastery cafe in a peaceful residential area in Seito Shirakawa. Allpress Espresso is a New Zealand company that roast coffee beans. Tokyo Roastery & Cafe hosts their Japanese Headquarters office, roastery and cafe.

Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho
Cafés

23 Dec 2021 See More

The whole place is filled with the aroma of coffee beans. Order a rich cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

Raika Shikunshiso

This restaurant produces a new form of Chinese cooking with a French style based on traditional Shanghai cuisine. You can enjoy natural and healthy food with a focus on the wonderful energy and vitality from vegetables. Their representative menu item is their luxury shark fin dish cooked to preserve its original shape.

Ginza, Yurakucho
Chinese Food

23 Dec 2021 See More

This Chinese cuisine is beautifully combined with French culinary aesthetics, showcasing the chef's creativity in every dish.