After wrapping up a business trip in Fukuoka, I extended my stay by one day and booked a night at Nine Hours Hakata Station, a capsule hotel near Hakata Station. I’d heard that Japan’s capsule hotels were much better developed than those in other countries, but Nine Hours Hakata really made me say, “Wow.” If…
When I was choosing a place for an important meeting, there were always plenty of details to think about. Not long ago, my girlfriend met my parents for the first time, so I spent quite a bit of time looking for a suitable restaurant. Since it was a meal with my parents and a first…
For a Friday evening date, we headed to a jazz club for the first time in a while. Since it had only been open for a month, I walked in expecting nothing more than a stylish new bar with a nice atmosphere. But while watching the live performance, I found out something surprising. Do you…
What delicious food did you and your partner enjoy this weekend or after work? When I wanted to celebrate a special occasion or chat somewhere quiet and cozy, an Italian restaurant that delivered both great food and atmosphere always felt like the perfect choice. I recently visited 닥터로빈 (Italian restaurant Dr. Robin) on the 5th…
Do you have an important new meeting coming up? If I had to pick one of the most nerve-racking yet exciting days in life, it’d be the moment of meeting your partner’s parents for the first time. Many future brides and grooms probably spent sleepless nights wondering, “What gift should I bring?” and “How can…
When I pick a hotel overseas, I really only have one criterion: distance from the station. If it’s more than a 5-minute walk, it’s out. I can’t stand dragging a suitcase around while trying to find my way when I’m already tired. That’s why I chose ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka, which is an IHG…
Have you been getting ready for this year’s rainy season? Lately, the weather has felt almost tropical, with intense downpours suddenly pouring down and then stopping as if nothing had happened. Last weekend, I thought the rain had completely cleared up and let my guard down, only to get caught off guard by a sudden…
After wrapping up a long day, I always found myself craving something spicy yet rich. Wanting to fill up and switch gears, I wandered through the up-and-coming alleyways near Sindang Station and stopped by a highly rated pork restaurant. The place was 신당육 (Shindangyuk), which had built up quite a reputation for its water-aged pork….
What plans did everyone have for this weekend? After the usual routine of grabbing a meal and heading to a café, I sometimes wanted to break away from the same old weekend date pattern and laugh out loud. So not long ago, I headed over to Daehangno near Hyehwa Station to catch a play for…
After having a meal near Sindang Station, I looked around for a cafe worth checking out. I ended up visiting a hidden spot called 메일룸 (Mail Room) tucked away in a nearby alley. From its mysterious exterior covered with countless letters to the unique system where I picked up my drink from an actual mailbox,…