Dining at Badu, Kyoto Experience
Last November, I started a new job in Kyoto – quit the tea company and now work in real estate – if you…
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CAMPO su OVEST: Kyoto’s Hidden Restaurant Serving Bear, Boar, and Other Game Meats
With all the recent talk about bear sightings across Japan, I started wondering if bear meat might be easier to find these days.…
From Forecast to Feeds: Yahoo Weather Turns into Japan’s Latest Social Platform
In 2021, Yahoo Weather Japan introduced a new feature called Community Posts (or Everyone’s Posts) in its app. This feature allows users to…
Seasonal 11 Course Dessert in Kyoto : Cafe Ensoleillé Experience.
I turned 30 a few weeks ago, and like most years, I wanted to treat myself a little more than usual on my…
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. Information here has been updated…
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…