Japan, being an Asian country, is rightfully known for its rice based dishes and cuisine. However, Japan’s love and admiration for French cuisine has manifested itself in the form of a fusion…
Sep 2, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Friday Foodings! Buta Daigaku(University) is here to school you with their prodigious pork bowl!
I know I’m going to have to feature a video on Friday Foodings! when the intro sequence has me immediately dreaming of diving into some divine dish of…
Some finales and near-finales
In Kinsou no Vermeil 11, as expected, we and Alto get escorted to Vermeil’s dark past, and it’s done well, emotionally. She was brought up in a small…
Friday Foodings! Osaka’s Okonomiyaki Ousama(King)!
I think it would be fair to say that okonomiyaki would be considered Osaka’s soul food and this YouTube video from Japanese Noodles Udon Soba Osaka Nara features…
Friday Foodings! Fluffy souffle pancakes from Flipper’s!!!
They’re so fluffy! And their plating makes each fruit souffle pancake look mouthwateringly irresistible! Luckily for some of you out there, the Japanese chain, Flipper’s, that serves th…
Friday Foodings! Takoyaki time at Sho-chan in Osaka.
So… I know octopus might not typically be the first choice for people looking for a quick bite to eat. I know I had to convince my one…
Godiva Opens Its First-Ever Bakery in Tokyo
Godiva's decided to get into the bakery business - and it's launching its first store in Tokyo. Check out what the new shop has to offer.
Friday Foodings! Yo, that is phattest katsudon I’ve ever seen!
One of my favorite Japanese comfort foods is a good ole katsudon. And this spot that Burabura Japan featured in Nihonbashi, Osaka called Katsudon Chiyomatsu looks like they…
Lecture Series - Shunya Yoshimi (University of Tokyo)
In this Meiji at 150 Project Keynote Lecture, Dr. Shunya Yoshimi (University of Tokyo, Harvard University) proposes that a longue durée approach to history presents one possible solution…
Friday Foodings! Tempt your taste buds at kushiyaki izakaya Sumi Theater Musashiza.
It’s been a minute since I posted a Friday Foodings entry into the blog but, damn… this video of Sumi Theater Musashiza from 人生飯LIFE IS EATING demanded that…
Friday Foodings! SugoUma Japan shows us Yamataro’s super sized onigiri/rice balls!
A friend of mine recently attempted to make some onigiri. And let’s just say, the experiment went awry at some point in her construction of said onigiri. So…
outstanding tokyo English Standup comedy This Friday!
ince then, the show has grown to offer an inclusive venue to comedians of all kinds, but especially to those who know what it's like to be treated…
Tokyo’s Seriously Corny Cafe Treats
A global corn trend has wound its way from New York to L.A. and is now making its home in the creative dishes of local Tokyo chefs.
Holiday Review #24: BABY BEAR'S BAKERY
The holidays are also a time for copious amounts of sweet things, so it's the perfect time to read something like this. BABY BEAR'S BAKERY ...
Holiday Review #24: BABY BEAR'S BAKERY
The holidays are also a time for copious amounts of sweet things, so it's the perfect time to read something like this. BABY BEAR'S BAKERY ...
Dagashi: Japan’s Colorful, Nostalgic, Tasty Treats
Learn about dagashi, a staple of the Japanese candy scene since the Edo era, and how to try it out even if you can't make it to Japan.
Dagashi: Japan’s Colorful, Nostalgic, Tasty Treats
Learn about dagashi, a staple of the Japanese candy scene since the Edo era, and how to try it out even if you can't make it to Japan.
Dagashi: Japan’s Colorful, Nostalgic, Tasty Treats
Learn about dagashi, a staple of the Japanese candy scene since the Edo era, and how to try it out even if you can't make it to Japan.
Dagashi: Japan’s Colorful, Nostalgic, Tasty Treats
Learn about dagashi, a staple of the Japanese candy scene since the Edo era, and how to try it out even if you can't make it to Japan.
Student life at University
This is just me sharing some thoughts about student life as I’ve finally made it to university as a first year student; studying “pre-med” (as it’s called) at…
Sifting Thyme Otome Review – Stir Up Some Romance
Sifting Thyme is a cooking themed mobile otome game developed by indie studio, Nochi Studios. In the game you play as the newest transfer student at a prestigious culinary…
Antique Bakery and My Solo Exchange Diary
I should edit this episode…after Pride Month…because I have good foresight and planning and such. Also the...
A Popular Japanese Bakery Chain Disappears Overnight
All 28 stores suddenly closed. Lenders and employees left unpaid. Its CEO suddenly missing. What the heck happened to Japan's Bellbe?
Antique Bakery and My Solo Exchange Diary
I should edit this episode…after Pride Month…because I have good foresight and planning and such. Also the Lakers are making a super team, and Golden State is like,…
Ranoa University Welcomes You, Rudeus!
Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation S2 Ep 5 Review When the new season of Mushoku Tensei started by focusing on Sylphie, I had a problem with that. I thought…
Synduality: Noir – 04 – Drifter University
Kanata has the Coffin (i.e. mech) and the Magus (i.e. copilot), but is eager to gain Drifter experience, so he endures the japes from more seasoned drifters to…
[Four] To Those Near and Far
In April, I was met with perhaps the largest and most unexpected moment of emotional release that I’d felt in a long while. I’m not sure what possessed…
Episode 95 – The End Is Near
On a very heavy news episode of the podcast, we go over the beginning of the Farewell Shinsengumi arc in the anime with episodes 308-313. We also go…
Fanart Friday: I Walk the Lonely Streets of Tokyo-3
Where is everyone? Probably hiding from angel attacks of course. You’d think Rei would be more cautious, too, but she’s not really all there. ★ 【Paindude】「 III 」…
Tasty Treats of Anime: Going Crackers for Senbei!
Senbei are traditional crackers made out of rice and rice flour that are often seasoned with Furikaki, soy sauce, dried seaweed, or other tasty seasonings. Though they don’t…
First Impressions: The Human Crazy University
Being a prison guard for death row prisoners is not easy. You spend long periods of time interacting with the prisoners and in the end, have a hand…
The Human Crazy University – Episode 1
This anime made me think about the big questions.
“Easy As Pie” – Antique Bakery (anime) – 7/10 Peeps
Genre: Comedy/Drama/Shoujo/Shounen-ai(?)/Slice-of-Life Review Status: Complete (12 Episodes/12 Episodes) Licensed: Yes, this is licensed in the US by Nozomi. Art/Animation: I can’t say much f…
Tokyo Mew Mew New Episode 4 — Finally Getting to Have Some Fun!
Finally! This was the episode I’ve been waiting for, and the best one so far. We finally get to have some fun with the girls! We finally get…
Kubota Kai serves up some Vanilla ice cream for the summer.
Kubota Kai serves up a scoop of summer sun with his new song バニラ/Vanilla. With the end of summer in sight, I’ve been looking for songs to capture…
Fanart Friday: Warm Up with Laid-Back Camp’s Outdoor Activities Circle!
Ever been winter camping? Although I grew up doing a lot of camping, it always in the spring or fall, so it’s been both fun and a learning…
Episode 20 - Dr. Seth Jacobowitz (Yale University)
In this episode, Dr Jacobowitz (Yale) chronicles internal sources for Meiji Period developments in Japanese literary practices and techniques, placing Japan in dialogue with global trends and world…
Primary Japanese Course at Bath Spa University...
Primary Japanese Course at Bath Spa University On the 29th of Ap...
Lecture Series - Gideon Fujiwara (University of Lethbridge)
In this lecture, Dr. Gideon Fujiwara (Lethbridge) discusses the ritualization of the "Utakai Hajime" imperial poetry reading-ceremony in the early Meiji Period. Within the context of nation-building programs…
Slime Rancher: A Wholesome Management Game Draws Near!
I had known about Slime Rancher for a while thanks to StephenPlays’ First20 video he made years ago. I never watched the video, but it at least got…
I picked up ‘Tokyo Ghoul’ again… Vol. 1—Thoughts
Tokyo Ghoul by Sui Ishida is a dark fantasy manga that’s set in an alternate reality where man-eating beings called “ghouls” live in secrecy. The story follows Kaneki…
Fall 2021 Asian Treats Haul and Canadian Food Limited Editions
It's been awhile since I posted about some of the Asian / Japanese treats I've managed to scrounge up. I didn't order much from Japan this ...
Black Friday
Black Friday shopping is always good. Managed to get some Christmas presents.
WELCOME TO OLYMPUS UNIVERSITY!! | Jock Studio Demo Playthrough
Watch Uncensored on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/jock-studio-demo-85918634 Check Out Jock Studio! (Demo & Kickstarter): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/blitsgames/jock-studio?ref=80rsfv Hot off the success of their BL Visual Novel Camp Buddy and its follow up Scoutmaster Season,…
Novel Review | University of the Underworld by Ziloi
Our main character is a new ghost. He doesn’t remember how or when he died, nor does he remember who he even is, so he spends the first…
Legend of the Northern Blade – A near flawless manhwa
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
Pool review: Amusing art near the Shinjuku Sports Center
Getting off the subway at Nishi Waseda Station on the Fukutoshin Line last month, I intended to go directly to the Shinjuku Sports Center for a swim. But…
Legend of the Northern Blade – A near flawless manhwa
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…