Tokyo Swan 17: The Mos Burger Boy.

Sometimes, it's the little things that really leave a lasting impression. Such is the case with this episode of Tokyo Swan. Many people are curious about burgers in Japan. While most know that Japan has McDonalds and Wendys everywhere (with a few burger kings popping up again here and there), there are also some major Japanese burger chains to be aware of. Two of the Japanese burger giants are Freshness Burger and Mos Burger (pronounced like the word 'most' without the final t sound.)

Personally, I think Mos Burger is fantastic. While not as common as McDonalds, I was lucky enough to have one just 20 minutes down the road from my dorm in a cool little area called Kashimada. It was just a little place with some shops, a few places to eat, and a cool arcade. I really enjoyed walking there, and more often than not I would find myself in the Mos Burger.

While it does cost a little bit more than McDonalds, the atmosphere is a bit classier and the food itself is great. Since coming home I've wanted to have a Mos Burger so bad, so I'm really hoping to find my way back to Japan in the fall. It may seem silly that something as simple as a burger joint can invoke such nostalgic emotions, but like I said earlier, it's the little things in life that sometimes leave the biggest impressions.