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Kumamoto

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A list of things to see and do in the Kumamoto Prefecture.

JR Kyushu A-Train to Misumi, Kumamoto
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KKumamoto

Take the A-Train to Misumi in Kumamoto Prefecture

  • December 26, 2017
Traveling by train is one of the most convenient ways to get around Japan. So it’s a no-brainer…
6 things to do in Northern Kyushu, Japan
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JJapan

6 Things To Do in Northern Kyushu, Japan

  • April 22, 2017
In April, I took my parent-in-law and my aunts to Kyushu, Japan for a family trip. During our…
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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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Highlights from my last Japan Trip
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☕ Long post ahead, get a coffee or tea. 66 9
Afternoon tea with canelés and cliff tea. These canelés by @noisettebyolivia are so delicious. I took a big bite of the crispy caramelized crust and was greeted with a soft custardy centre. (swipe to see it) The sweetness level was just right for me and now I am on a quest to find the perfect tea to pair with this traditional French pastry. 97 13
Happy #MatchaMonday. Can you believe that prior to 2020 I actually have no clue how to whisk matcha properly even though I've been making matcha lattes at home for years? 104 6
Some days it feels like I'm spending way too much energy on composing a post for Instagram. And I'd like to spend that energy else where today. Sorry! 😆 66 3
Seeing all the cherry blossoms in town made me think of the last time I visited Fukuoka, Japan. I didn't expect to see sakura since it was close to mid-April. But hanami (cherry blossom viewing) was still in full swing so I got to experience it a little. Here's a short walk through memory lane. 122 18
お弁当 - playing with this wooden bento box that I got for $10 😁 I filled it with whatever items I have in my fridge, wrapped it up and took it outside for a picnic lunch. (swipe to see it all bundled up) 138 15
Smokey Tea Eggs / Marble Eggs / 茶葉蛋 that's still runny! Full recipe is on the blog. Here's a little story of why/how I made them. 136 15
Donut + Latte - how many of you have tried @mellovancouver? 🙋 108 23
🍵+🍫 I recently picked up some bean to bar chocolates from Kasama and thought it'd be fun to try them with teas from Teakan. 92 11
I've been wanting more green teas over black teas in the morning. Maybe it's a sign that we'll be getting warmer weather soon? 😁 67 9
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. 130 28
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 😉 147 42
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