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Japan: Gomaya Kuki (Rich Sesame Ice Cream)

If you are a fan of black or white sesame desserts, then you must visit Gomaya Kuki (ごまや くき) located in Shibuya, Tokyo. I highly recommend the intense TRIPLE black sesame ice cream, and make sure to visit the self-serve table for extra sesame and sesame drizzle! The uniquely robust and silky smooth flavors will […]

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Japan: Visit Osaka for the best cheesecake at Uncle Rikuro

Japanese cheesecake…the more elegant sibling of the denser New York style cheesecake. Balanced in taste, fluffy but moist, mildly sweet but not overpowered…..and overall sooooo satisfying. The search for the perfect Japanese cheesecake brings us to Osaka, where one brand stands out from the rest….Rikuro Ojisan no Mise, (also known as Uncle Rikuro). Uncle Rikuro […]