okonomiyaki – Super Cheap Japan

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)

Okonomiyaki, sometimes called a Japanese pancake in English, is a cheap and fun meal to have. It basically tastes like a mix of pancakes and omelettes, and there are all sorts of toppings and fillings. Popular ones include cabbage, pork strips and shrimp. At some restaurants you can cook the Okonomiyaki yourself, which is great fun withContinue reading “Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake)”

Tempozan Marketplace and Ferris Wheel

Tampozan Marketplace (天保山マーケットプレイス) and the Ferris wheel next to it make for a nice morning or afternoon. Great if you need a rest from all the shrines and temples in Kyoto! Walk around the area for a nice view of Osaka’s coast. Budget travel tips The Naniwa Food Theme Park is a little expensive, butContinue reading “Tempozan Marketplace and Ferris Wheel”