Half the world will hate me for this - but choco-mint is one of my all-time favourite flavours. So when we had to make purchases to redeem Beard Papa’s birthday bonus, I couldn’t pass up the seasonal limited edition mint chocolate eclair. Price is honestly a little steep (normal price is $5.70 f

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(Google convinced me that this bold claim is a fair one to make) 🏮 One of Tokyo’s largest Obon festivals is also one of its most magical summer experiences. Every year on 13–16 July (since 1947), more than 30,000 lanterns transform Yasukuni Shrine into a sea of warm golden light for Mitama Ma

🍋 Ever heard of Jabara? We hadn’t until our Wakayama trip (find the full itinerary here - easy access from Kansai International Airport / Osaka). Jabara is one of Japan’s rarest citrus fruits, found and grown exclusively in Kitayama Village, Wakayama. Originally discovered growing wild the

First customers of the day 😂 Tams was really determined to try this place. 💡 Takeaway-friendly and solo diner-friendly too. There’s no seating—just a standing counter—so it’s best if you’re planning to grab and go. Our favourite was the signature Mamma Mia (Mortadella Bologna IGP, Stracchino,

It’s been 1.5+ months since the news that Unicorn Gundam in Odaiba DiverCity will be removed end of Aug 2026, and our hearts still feel a sense of loss 😭 While Tams is a Gundam fan, Buns is not one but even she feels sad - it has been a very iconic landmark with an amazing daily sound, light and tr

Do you realize that flight ticket to Osaka lands in Kansai International Airport KIX and not Osaka International Airport? The Kansai region is made up of 7 prefectures - Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Hyogo (Kobe), Shiga, Wakayama and Mie. If you score an affordable ticket to “Osaka” but have visited Osak

In Tokyo between Jun 6-14, 2026? Love Hydrangea? Take this post as the universe’s sign for you to visit the Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival (Bunkyo Ajisai Matsuri) at Hakusan Shrine 3,000+ hydrangeas carpet the shrine grounds and surrounding Hakusan Park, turning the rainy season into something magica

WE FOUND A PREMIUM SAMGYETANG WITHOUT A QUEUE?! in frame: the bubbling goodness that is JIHO Samgyetang SBCD ‘s healthy samgyetang, the kimchi banchan trio and seafood pancake apparently adulting also involves graduating from the $5 samgyetang from Hwang’s in NUS, to spending ~6x the amoun

In frame: Nolita signature #1 A.O.P and Eggplant Miso Carbonara (May Special) We made our virgin trip to Lentor for a friend’s clinic opening (check out @gojiphysio at IG if you are looking for a women and family physio + plus points if you live around Lentor) this weekend - and Nolita stood

We have tried all the usual recommended day trip / getaway locations from Tokyo, and Nikko is hands down one of our top three! It does feel like its popularity in social media has went down in the past year in favour of Kamakura. Both gives relatively different experience (Nikko is more tranquil an

Smash Street We fell so in love with the crispy smashed patty and the sauces - this is definitely top 3 in the burgers we have eaten so far this year! In fact, we thought this could be better than our regular burger place in One North 🙊 Both sides - fries and chicken poppers - are also gre

If you are in Tokyo this weekend (May 16, May 17 2026) and love a festive atmosphere, check out Sanja Matsuri in Asakusa! Known to be one of Tokyo’s top 3 festivals, Sanja Matsuri takes place in May over 3 days. This tradition is to pray for good fortune for Asakusa’s businesses and residents.

Yanhuo Restaurant 烟伙餐馆 | Modern Chinese Cuisine at Cross St is 5-15min walking distance from Chinatown MRT, Telok Ayer MRT and Lau Pa Sat - making it a perfect post work date night / hangout place during weekdays. I was excited to try this ever since it came up in my IG FYP a few months back.

Having grown up on Anime/Jdrama/Jpop, seeing Sakura in full bloom has always been on our bucket list. Timing it is tough if you don’t live in Japan (its has always been a few weeks earlier or later than forecast in past few years + the bloom lasts for a week already). In post COVID era, the weak ye

Buns has been an ELF (fans of Super Junior) since 2008 (yes pre Sorry Sorry era!) and recently went back to active fangirling for their 20th anniversary last year in 2025. One of the best parts about fangirling nowadays is the prevalence of idol-made vlogs chronicling their lives behind the sce

We are starting a new series #MichelinMusings to capture our rare splurges on Michelin meals - what we tasted and how we felt. We hope this helps in your decision to go/no go to a particular Michelin restaurant - especially as they are so pricy! First one on the list is our recent Taiwanese l