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3 exotic meats Japanese people eat

31 Dec 2023 1 minute read 5 comments cryotosensei

Did you know that some Japanese people have a habit of eating meats that are considered exotic by others? Let’s learn about 3 such unusual meats.   Horse sashimi aka basashi People from Kumamoto Prefecture take pride in their signature delicacy,...

So you want to visit Osaka

26 Dec 2023 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

Here are some tips for you. Enjoy!  Japanese people love their baseball, so for an intense and passionate display of unbridled emotion, head over to Koshien - the largest stadium in Asia when it was first built - and watch a baseball match. Come an...

Black Santa in Japan

25 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

In some countries, the mention of “Black Santa” refers to the call for more racial representation so that it isn’t exclusively a white Christmas. But in Japan, it seems that Japanese parents summon Black Santa to warn their children to behave properl...

Me the money influencer

25 Dec 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei

Singaporeans love travelling to Japan. Everyone has their idiosyncrasies they fall back on while they are in the Land of the Rising Sun - like a well-used sofa that has absorbed its owner’s body shape. And here’s mine: I have taken to buying personal...

For those of you curious about Hiroshima

24 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

Finally found the time to curate all these intriguing insights about Hiroshima. Enjoy! Hiroshima is famous as the first city that suffered an atomic bombing during World War II. As such, you may want to visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace...

KFC in Japan

21 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

The logical thing to do is to save my stomach space for tonkotsu ramen, but the picture of KFC’s scrumptious-looking spicy miso chicken enticed me to switch tracks. Obviously, I would try this classic recipe that is given a uniquely Japanese flair. A...

Why you should visit Kagoshima in 100 words

20 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

Kagoshima makes a vivid impression. Home to Sakurajima, it may greet you with volcanic ash adorning car tops and building roofs, courtesy of this active volcano’s ashen showers. Take the tram to observe whale sharks at Kagoshima Aquarium or the ferry...

Planning a trip to Japan

19 Dec 2023 2 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

I think there are many things to consider when visiting a foreign nation for the first time, so I’m going to use the trusty mnemonic 5 Wives and 1 Husband to frame my discussion. Here goes. Who - Are you intending to travel alone or with friends or...

My son went shopping at school today

19 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

This week, my son came home from his kindergarten excitedly, brandishing his shopping bag. I say “his” because his name was lovingly written on the nondescript bag, thus showcasing a tinge of personalisation. He apparently had an eventful day. His se...

7 pointers to navigate Hiroshima City

18 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

Before arriving: Consider getting the JR Kansai-Hiroshima Pass if you intend to visit the Kansai Region, as well. If you decide to buy a JR pass, use it fully by taking any of the three Meipuru~pu sightseeing loop buses (Orange, Green, and Lemon). T...