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Jan's Food Steps - My Food & Travel Adventures – Vancouver BC
  • Recipes
    • Appetizer
    • Breakfast
    • Drinks
    • Main
    • Quick & Easy
    • Sides
    • Sweets
  • Restaurants
    • Vancouver Restaurants
    • Burnaby Restaurants
    • Richmond Restaurants
    • Tri-Cities Restaurants
    • Restaurants (Other Cities)
  • Travel to Japan
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      • Kyoto
    • Kanto Region
      • Tokyo
    • Kyushu Region
      • Fukuoka
      • Kumamoto
      • Nagasaki
      • Saga
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Japan, Kanto, Tokyo

Book And Bed Tokyo Asakusa Review – Unique Hostel in Tokyo

June 15, 2018 by Jan No Comments
Book And Bed Tokyo Asakusa

After seeing a post about Book And Bed Tokyo on Instagram, we decided to stay there for a night before continuing to Kusatsu Onsen. Originally we thought it’d be an interesting experience to stay the night at a capsule hotel, however, Book And Bed Tokyo Asakusa location won us over. This unique hostel in Tokyo is not only conveniently located, it also has an interesting concept where they want you to doze off from a good read! Here’s a look at our experience and my review on Book And Bed Tokyo Asakusa.

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Chubu, Japan, Shizuoka

Meeting Capybaras in Japan + Capybara Onsen!

May 15, 2018 by Jan No Comments
Capybara Onsen in Japan

Meeting capybaras was one of the things I had wanted to do after seeing them for the first time during our visit to the Hell Onsens in Beppu. So when I learned that there is a capybara onsen and a petting zoo where you can meet them up close at the Izu Shaboten Zoo, I had to make a side trip to this place!

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Japan, Kanto, Tokyo

Sake Tasting from Sake Vending Machines in Tokyo

April 11, 2018 by Jan No Comments
Sake Vending Machines in Tokyo, Japan

Who would’ve thought you could get Japanese rice wine from sake vending machines in Tokyo? Yes, you read that right. A vending machine where you just pop in your change, select the sake of your choice and voilà, your cup is filled with delicious sake. In this post, I’ll tell you what kind of sake is available, how to use the sake vending machines and where you can find this little gem. With 30 different sake to choose from, this is one unique and fun experience that I’d highly recommend for all sake lovers.

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Japan, Kansai, Kyoto

Hotel Anteroom Kyoto Review – Kyoto Accommodation

April 3, 2018 by Jan 2 Comments
Guest Room at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto Review

During our trip to Japan, we stayed for five nights at Hotel Anteroom Kyoto. There were several reasons why I picked this Kyoto hotel: price, location, service and aesthetics. Here’s my Hotel Anteroom Kyoto review and a quick video of what you could expect if you decide to stay here.

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Food, Japan, Taste Tests

Ruby KitKat – World’s First Ruby Chocolate Bar

March 12, 2018 by Jan No Comments
Sublime Ruby KitKat - Ruby Chocolate Bar

The Sublime Ruby KitKat is the world’s first chocolate bar made from ruby chocolate. Luckily, I was able to buy some during my visit to Tokyo. They were sold as individual bars at the KitKat Chocolatory for ¥432 (tax incl.). Here’s a video of me unboxing the Sublime Ruby KitKat and tasting it for the first time.

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About Jan


Hey there, I’m Jan, a food and travel enthusiast based in Burnaby, BC. I enjoy cooking because I believe food brings people together. Plus, I think the best way to experience different cultures is through the belly! Here you’ll find easy to make and hubby approved recipes, with a side of my travel and dine out adventures.

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Latest Posts

Coconut Macaroon Nests Recipe

Coconut Macaroon Nests Recipe

April 9, 2019
Instant Pot Braised Beef Brisket in Chu Hou Sauce Recipe | 柱侯蘿蔔炆牛腩

Instant Pot Braised Beef Brisket in Chu Hou Sauce Recipe | 柱侯蘿蔔炆牛腩

January 15, 2019
Strawberry Sorbet Float Recipe

Strawberry Sorbet Float Recipe

June 29, 2018
Fresh Strawberry Milk Recipe

Fresh Strawberry Milk Recipe

June 22, 2018
Book And Bed Tokyo Asakusa Review – Unique Hostel in Tokyo

Book And Bed Tokyo Asakusa Review – Unique Hostel in Tokyo

June 15, 2018

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Warning: Long-ish post ahead that's not my standar Warning: Long-ish post ahead that's not my standard food post. But if you want to get to know a bit about me then read on.  In the past decade I...  💍married my gaming partner of 10 years,  🏡became first-time homeowner together,  😢saw the passing of both our grandfathers,  🥺got threatened by my grandma because she thought I was conspiring with the doctors/nurses to tie her down to the hospital bed (it was actually to prevent her from moving around too much so her fractured hips can heal),  🇯🇵visited the Land of the Rising Sun six times,  💪🏻kicked cancer in the ass,  👽learned to love my shaved head,  ✈️traveled to HK alone for a little soul searching,  🧑‍💻took on a non-marketing job for the first time since I graduated from university,  and last but not least...  🍵started @teakan.co with my cousin at the start of a global pandemic.  While not all these milestones were happy memories, each and every one of them helped shape who I am today. Thank you thirties for making me a stronger person.
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Made a "fancier" lunch today with these egg sandwi Made a "fancier" lunch today with these egg sandwiches. I'm a creature of habit and pretty much run on a schedule, especially on work days. Lunch is always at 12 noon, even when I'm working from home. Good thing these sandwiches take such little time to make 😉  Do you have daily routines?
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I've been keeping warm with soups since it's been I've been keeping warm with soups since it's been so cold recently, including in the form of dessert! This sweet soup is made from Asian pears, longan, peach gum and red dates. It's slightly sweet and pretty nourishing even though it's a dessert.  What is peach gum?  Peach gum is basically the sap from peach trees. From my research, peach gum, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is said to promote blood circulation. It's also apparently a collagen-boosting food with anti-aging properties. 😉 To be honest, I just love its chewy texture. It's like firm jello, kind of like the jello dessert with the paper umbrella that you can get at dim sum (does anyone know what I'm talking about?)  Have you had peach gum before? If you have, how was it prepared? If you haven't, would you like to try it?
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