Matcha Trends in Australia : Bottomless Matcha in Sydney
After completing my MBA at Doshisha University in Kyoto, I was offered a marketing role with a matcha brand based in Uji. I’m…
Erewhon’s Viral $19 Strawberry : Uncovering Elly Amai’s Strawberry Source
Before I begin this isn’t meant to defame or diss the brands, this is for educational purposes only. Where does the 19$ Strawberry…
Cognac, Taraz, Music and Dance – Random Armenian Experiences I’ve Had in Japan
During my seven years living in Japan, one of the surprising things I’ve come to feel is my cultural identity as an Armenian…
Kanshin Smbat (Disloyal Retainer Smbat) manga set in 13th Century Armenia & Georgia
[2025 update] Since the release of the chapter in Wings Magazine, the author has released the first volume of Kanshin Smbat containing 6…
JET Programme & job hunting in Japan tips/resources
While finishing up my 5th year on JET I was thinking about “what is next” for me. There were four possible routes: Apply…
Tsubaki with plum blossoms at Jonan-gu in Kyoto
During my spring break, I decided to pay a visit to Jonan-gu in Kyoto. It was a bit far to get to but definitely worth it.
Taken 10/03/2023 with canon 80D and google pixel pro 6
Extractology Liquid Cuisine Experience at Cocktail Bar Nokishita711 in Kyoto
Last week I was able to visit the cocktail bar Nokishita711 in Kyoto. A bar that I had been meaning to visit for…
Sustainable Degustation Dining in Sydney, The Blue Door Surry Hills
During my time in Japan, I was able to experience various degustation menus. So when I returned to Sydney I wanted to see…
Khinkali and more Georgian food in Kyoto, Japan.
Living in Japan for 5 years I’ve always been on the lookout for food I’m culturally familiar with – food from the Caucasus…
Polish Donuts (Pączki) in Japan
Last year I came across a Halal store in Kobe selling baklava, this year I found a store in Tokyo that ships Polish…