Beyond Korea Japan

7 Things to Buy in Okinawa

While Tokyo is the crown jewel of travel to Japan, there’s plenty of places to travel outside the capital. And while we’ve enjoyed the sights and sounds of Osaka and Kyoto a few times, I finally had the chance to enjoy the warmer climates of Okinawa.
Of course, I did my research before my trip so that I’d have a list of places to go, food to eat, and things to buy. And, thanks to an abundance of time and a loose grasp of “traveling cheap”, I have a shortlist of things that everyone should buy in Okinawa.

Cafés Food

3 Cherry Blossom Snacks to Try this Spring

When it comes to cherry blossom season in Seoul, there are 2 different types of cafes you want to target: cafes with a beautiful view of the cherry blossoms and cafes with a cherry blossom themed menu. If you’re super lucky, you may come across a cafe that offers both! Though rest assured, there will be a waiting time to get into these places and seasonal desserts my run out early.

Cafés Food

Sink Your Teeth into Some Korean Tile Bread

The Gyeongbokgugn area is a treasure trove of snack spots and if you don’t know where to look you might miss out on some seriously delicious eats like these adorably shaped giwa-ppang (기와빵) aka ’tile bread’ from a tiny little spot called Play Seoul (서울구경).

Food

Mr. Churro: A Love Story

Fads are always coming and going in Korea: fashion fads, hair fads and even food fads! The newest snacking craze,…