Culture

Noticing the Little Differences Between Japan and Other Countries

Ever wondered if it's okay to use your smartphone during work hours? This blog explores the subtle cultural differences between Japan and other countries when it comes to work etiquette and phone use.
2025.11.10
Culture
Food

Burger or Pasta? My First Taste of Wendy’s First Kitchen 🍔🍝

Discover my two-day Wendy’s First Kitchen Japan foodie adventure—comparing burgers, pasta and flavors with Burger King and McDonald’s.
2025.10.27
Food
Food

[Mister Donut Review] Which of the 3 New Creamy Pies Is the Best?

We tried all three of Mister Donut’s limited-edition Creamy Pies — from chicken & mushroom to lasagna-style meat and sweet corn. Here’s our full review, including reheating tips!
2025.10.19
Food
Food

✨How to Enjoy Taiyaki at Home: The Difference Between “Wild-Caught” and “Farm-Raised” Styles

Compare wild-caught (itcho-yaki) and farm-raised taiyaki. Tools, textures, and simple tips for crispy or fluffy results in your home kitchen.
2025.10.13
Food
Food

🎃 Tried Three Halloween Donuts from Mister Donut!

Discover seasonal English vocabulary and real-life idioms through a fun review of Mister Donut’s Halloween-only treats! Perfect for foodies and English learners alike.
2025.10.02
Food
Food

🍨My Favorite Summer Treat: Chateraise’s “Taiyaki Monaka Vanilla with Red Bean to the Tail”

Discover the delicious charm of Chateraise’s Taiyaki Monaka Vanilla Ice Cream, filled with sweet red bean paste all the way to the tail. A perfect blend of traditional Japanese flavors and modern dessert magic!
2025.09.29
Food
Food

🍂 The Ultimate Autumn Treat: Lawson’s “Doramocchi Tsubuan & Whipped Cream” Is Devilishly Good

Discover the rich, chewy delight of Lawson’s Doramocchi — a Japanese dessert blending tsubuan (chunky red bean paste) with fluffy whipped cream. The perfect indulgence this autumn!
2025.09.21
Food
Food

A Scone Recipe from My Childhood & the Unexpected Magic of Kimchi Containers

Bake easy scones using a retro Japanese recipe book, explore calming herbs, and see how I reuse kimchi tubs for stylish food storage.
2025.09.08
FoodLife Hack
Cooking

A Refreshing Summer Side Dish: Quick Pickled Cucumbers from My Hydroponic Harvest 🌿

Learn how to make quick Japanese cucumber pickles (asazuke) in minutes. A refreshing summer side dish using fresh hydroponic cucumbers, packed with umami flavor.
2025.09.04
CookingFood
Culture

The Obon Night My Mother Collapsed – Heatstroke, 119, and Life in a Single-Mother Household

Explore the religious meaning of Obon’s vegetable offerings—cucumber horses and eggplant cows—used to welcome and send off ancestral spirits in Japan’s Buddhist memorial observance.
2025.08.18
CultureObon
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