Just another world from Ploy's view
One of the standout experiences at Nijo Market is trying the seafood rice bowl, or kaisen-don, at one of the many restaurants that specialize in this dish. During my recent visit to Nijo Market, I had the pleasure of dining at a seafood rice bowl restaurant called “Donburi Chaya” and in this post, it’s going …
There have been tons of reasons for Nijo Market to be a popular stop in Sapporo, the largest and the capital city of Japan’s famous Hokkaido. The most popular ones can be to lose yourself in a tasty bowl of Kaisendon (海鮮丼), a Japanese dish of rice topped with raw or precooked seafood. During my …
Nijo Market, located in the heart of Sapporo, is a bustling seafood market that attracts tourists and locals alike. With over 150 shops selling everything from fresh seafood to souvenirs, it is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Hokkaido. History of Nijo Market Nijo Market has a rich history that dates back to the …
Nagoyakatei is a Kaiten Sushi (sushi that comes on a conveyor belt) chain operated by Mitsuboshi Restaurant System company with its head office in Hokkaido’s Kushiro city. As of writing this entry, there are a total of 16 Nagoyakatei branches established throughout 3 major areas of Japan’s northernmost island with 9 of them located in …
Having been living in Korea does allow me to get exposed to experiencing so many new challenges including skiing and snowboarding. I had my very first ski riding when I was in grad school, back in 2013, and to be honest – it was neither memorable nor fun. However, as someone who comes from a …
Other than the brilliant sight of the fall colors bursting out of the Secret Garden, the blooming of plum blossoms was what brought me back inside the wall of Changdeokgung, one of Five Grand Palaces located in Seoul. And after years of procrastination, I finally visited this popular spot during the last season of spring. …
You know spring is about to be in full swing in Seoul, South Korea when the day is getting longer, the weather is getting warmer, as well as the 벚꽃 (bot–ggot), a Korean word for cherry blossoms, appear. It is the season that always brings my sluggish means of social media back to life after …
Among my favorite dining streets in the northeastern quadrant of Seoul, Yanghwa-ro 6-gil (양화로 6길) had been on my must-visit list for another specific seasonal spectacle for quite some time. Last spring, I finally had the opportunity to tick it off my list. This enchanting road is conveniently located just outside Hapjeong Station (합정역) Exit …
One of my most cherished activities during the spring season is hopping from one beautiful blooming sight to another. However, due to my 9 to 5 working lifestyle, I must plan my spring quest carefully. Fortunately, my office’s location allows me the freedom to explore a specific road that I’ve never failed to visit during …
Although I had been eager to plan a cherry blossom sightseeing excursion at Anyangcheon (안양천) or Anyang Stream last year during the spring season, it almost slipped through my fingers due to my busy schedule. Numerous impromptu additions to my planner occupied my time, but fate had other plans. Thanks to the Yangcheon Global Migrant …