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Afiq Danial Sham

Afiq has read through maps of Japan so many times he can probably draw all 47 prefectures by heart. Probably.

Articles by Afiq Danial Sham

7 mins

Teishoku Time: Five Kinds of Japanese Set Meals!

Let’s take a deep dive into the concept of Teishoku, or Japanese set meals, and take a look at five…
15 July 2024
6 mins

Before we go, what is Isego?

On 9 May 2024, JAPAN RAIL CAFE Singapore welcomed Isego Honten on board as a new long-term collaborative partner, with…
4 June 2024
8 mins

Freshness Explosion! The Best Places to get Japanese Seafood Ocean-to-table

If you’re keen on making the jump from sushi fan to aficionado, and want to travel the land in search…
5 February 2024
4 mins

Sear-iously Delicious: Aburi Hotate Don

The monthly menu of JAPAN RAIL CAFE in November 2023 is the Aburi Hotate Don! Let’s learn a bit more…
16 November 2023
5 mins

Hop On Board The Japan Rail Fair 2023! (13-15 October)

JAPAN RAIL CAFE is thrilled to present its fourth instalment of The Japan Rail Fair from 13 to 15 October…
30 September 2023
10 mins

Autumn Foliage Forecast 2023: 7 Leafy Spots in Japan this Fall

Autumn is about to hit 2023, so here we have a sample list of seven places in Japan, as well…
21 September 2023
13 mins

Food Fun-Ventures in Eastern Japan: Part 3

Last autumn, I was given the opportunity to embark on a whirlwind tour of the Tohoku Region (東北地方) and feast…
24 March 2023
8 mins

Sakura Forecast 2024: 7 Recommended Spots for Cherry Blossoms in Central & East Japan

Here are 7 of our recommended spots to view sakura trees in East Japan for 2024!…
23 March 2023
7 mins

Sakura Forecast 2023: 7 Recommended Spots for Cherry Blossoms in West Japan

In our two-part Sakura Forecast series, we’ll be further elaborating on recommended spots and giving you the details on how…
16 March 2023
6 mins

5 Amazing Ume Spots to View Plum Blossoms!

Ume (梅) blossoms, or plum blossoms, may not have the same international reputation as their sakura counterparts, but are certainly…
17 February 2023
9 mins

Autumn Views from the Bottom of Doai to the Top of Tanigawa

In this 2022 Autumn Report, follow our writer Afiq as he travels from one of the lowest points of Gunma…
30 January 2023
13 mins

Follow Me to Mito and Oarai: A Daytrip to Ibaraki

Follow me on a day trip to Ibaraki Prefecture, as I attempt to see why it’s known as Japan’s so-called…
4 January 2023
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