Reconnecting with nature at Katsuoji Temple
- February 25, 2025
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- stephaniemae
On our sixth day in Osaka, we set off on a two-hour journey to Katsuoji Temple.
Getting to Katsuoji TempleWe took the Yotsubashi Line, made a few transfers, and got off at Minoh-Kayano Station. If you’re unsure which bus to take to the temple, there are attendants holding signs to guide you. The bus labeled “Katsuoji Temple” provides a direct route from the station to the temple. If you don’t have a Suica card, no worries—they accept cash. Just pay the driver before exiting.
There’s a 500-yen entrance fee for...
Exploring Misaki and Shinsenkai, Japan
- February 12, 2025
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- stephaniemae
Day 5 of our anniversary trip, we visited the Misaki and Shinsenkai areas! We played 18 holes at Misaki Country Club, explored the streets...
Discovering Namba and Nipponbashi: Top Things to See and Do in Japan
- January 28, 2025
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- stephaniemae
It’s day 4 of our anniversary trip, and we visited the Namba and Nipponbashi areas! Here’s a recap of everything we did, from visiting...
Japan Food Diaries: Everything we ate at Kuromon market in Osaka Japan
- January 21, 2025
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- stephaniemae
We explored the Kuromon Market in Japan! This market spans a few blocks and offers fresh seafood, sushi, desserts, and drinks.
Everything was a bit...
Japan Travel Food Guide: Everything We Ate in Umeda and Dotonbori
- January 16, 2025
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- stephaniemae
Near Osaka Castle’s entrance, you’ll find a variety of food vendors selling meat skewers, yakisoba, strawberry tanghulu, and so much...
Japan Anniversary Trip: Day 3 Exploring Osaka’s Umeda and Dotonbori
- January 16, 2025
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- stephaniemae
We explored the Umeda and Dotonbori area for Day 3 of our anniversary trip! Here’s a breakdown of everything we did.
Activities & Landmarks Osaka Castle...Trying Omakase for the First Time at Hihimanu Sushi
- January 16, 2025
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- stephaniemae
We tried out Omakase at Hihimanu Sushi located in Kaimuki, Hawaii. Omakase is a Japanese dining experience where the chef selects and serves a...
Everything We Ate at Lawson in Osaka, Japan
- January 14, 2025
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- stephaniemae
Of course, no trip to Japan is complete without a stop at Lawson! In this video we tried the fried chicken, egg sandwich, pork...
Osaka to Nara: Our First 48 Hours in Japan
- January 07, 2025
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- stephaniemae
Everything we did on Day 1 and 2 in Osaka Japan during our wedding anniversary trip!
Hotel & accommodationWe stayed at the Bande Hotel in...
Costco finds – Chicken pad Thai
- December 18, 2024
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- stephaniemae
Guess what I found at Costco?! Chicken pad Thai!
In this episode, I prepare and rate Costco’s chicken pad Thai. Would you try this?
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