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12 Jul 2026 8 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Introduction Tokyo, truly the city that never sleeps. You will definitely be drawn to its fascinating nightlife: bustling streets, busy shopping malls, happening pubs and clubs, among others. And the best part of it all? You don’t have to worry abou...
28 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Wabi-sabi (わびさび) is a Japanese term that calls upon us to appreciate the beauty of something with all its quirks and changes with age. Take a mindful moment and view your portfolio through the lens of wabi-sabi. The ideogram for ‘human’ can be f...
26 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
There is something about the unique Japanese brand of architecture that I absolutely adore. Clean cut, muted colours, exquisite style. Even looking at Lego artefacts of these iconic landmarks gave me pause for thought and took my breath away. They...
16 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
When you are in Tokyo, a fabulous experience you should not miss is checking out the scenery at the renowned Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. The 45th floor offers a spectacular bird’s-eye view of Tokyo and its towering buildings. Seeing th...
15 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
You have probably watched one too many anime about school life in Japan and are wondering about the extent to which these anime are a reflection of reality. So read on to find out about the events that allow Japanese junior high school students to li...
13 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
When you only have two hours in the city, you don’t freaking dilly dally. As the rain went pitter-patter on the ground, my heart went thud, thud, thud as I half-wondered if I could remember where Sri Lanka Kumamoto was located. I needn’t have worr...
10 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Plonk! The space heater stopped dead. Suddenly. Stifling an inward groan, I struggled to get up, fighting against the invasive cold which was determined to chain me to the futon. I was on a student exchange programme in the Japanese countryside, an...
3 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Kumamoto is home to several architectural marvels. Kumamoto Castle, which has achieved fame as one of Japan’s top three castles, is distinguished by its steep sloping walls. It was a feature thoughtfully incorporated to deter intruders. Kumamoto is...
3 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
these padi plants ushered into the new Reiwa era,they are beaten,left, right, centerby the sprightly June breeze that sometimes morphs intoa frightening storm that hasthe wife grimacing in dismay Still, They hold their ground I hope my son will grow...
20 Mar 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
“Welcome to my part of the world,” I chuckled gregariously, motioning for my newfound friend to partake in the delectable plate of cheeses. I had earlier agreed to host this fellow Singaporean through a website called Couchsurfing. Now that we had fi...
