Dumpling Diaries: a blog about chasing joy, one dumpling at a time.
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What to do in Kawagoe -Tokyo’s Little Edo Is Actually Great (Full Itinerary + Travel Tips)
If you’ve already done Shibuya, Harajuku, and all the classic Tokyo spots, it’s time for a day trip. Just 30-60 minutes from Tokyo, Kawagoe feels like stepping into an old Japanese movie set. Think traditional streets, giant sweet potato snacks, hidden shrines, cute cafés, and enough photo spots to fill your Instagram dump for the…
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I Tried Tokyo’s Popular Sushi Chains. These are the Winners 🍣
One of the first things people tell me they want to eat when they visit Japan is conveyor belt sushi. And I would like to say it is one of the best experiences in Tokyo, hands-down. There’s something ridiculously satisfying about grabbing plates off a moving belt, stacking them into a tiny tower of shame,…
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Top 7 Tokyo Day Trips Idea out of the city
One of my favorite things about living in Tokyo is how easy it is to escape the city for a day, when I am sick of Shibuya and Shinjuku crowds. As much as I love Tokyo, sometimes I hit a point where I need a break from crowded trains, busy stations, and spending way too…
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Tokyo Pizza Showdown – honest review for the best za🍕
After eating my way through Tokyo, as a local, pizza is a hit for anyday! I’ve found some pizzas in Tokyo that can go toe-to-toe with the world’s best. I rate pizzerias based on taste, crust, ingredients, value, atmosphere, and one simple question: would I order it again? No fancy scoring systems, just honest opinions.…
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Who is Dumpling Diaries? meet me… Caitlin
Hi, I’m Caitlin 👋 I’m a Canadian living in Tokyo, originally from Vancouver, with a brief detour through Amsterdam before the world hit pause in 2020. Dumpling Diaries is my corner of the internet where I share the best food spots, travel adventures, hidden gems, and everyday moments that make life a little more joyful.…
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