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10 Nov 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I spent two years as an Assistant Language Teacher under the Japan Exchange Teaching program in Kumamoto. It had a profound impact on my life - even after I returned to Singapore. Here are the five Japanese gems I brought to the table at NorthLight S...
29 Oct 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I used to live in Kumamoto City for two years. Some of my fondest memories involved me taking a direct bus to Fukuoka City on Friday afternoon to spend the weekend there. What kept me going back? The multifaceted charms of Fukuoka, of course! 1. Fuk...
31 Aug 2023 2 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Ask any traveler, and he or she will probably tell you that Okinawa is on his or her travel list. The reasons why foreigners are so enamoured with Okinawa are easy to understand: it has a carefree atmosphere that appeals to free-spirited travelers; i...
19 Aug 2023 2 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Supporters of my writing may know that I try to ask at least one question on r/cryptocurrency every day so as to farm for moons that can be converted to cash. Well, my brain cells are exhausted, and I’m not too brilliant in the first place, so I find...
30 Jul 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
If you wish to embark on an eating odyssey through Japan, you should include Taimeiken (https://www.taimeiken.co.jp/) on your eating list. Easily accessible via a 15-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station, it is definitely worth a visit. Its sensational o...
12 Jul 2023 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
I’m sure you have heard of Medium. Some great Publish0x writers, including Patch, PTM and johnwege , have amassed a sizeable number of followers and are earning income from its Partner Program. I have always wanted to jump on the bandwagon but in spi...
12 Jul 2023 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Any foreigner who has spent time teaching in Japan’s public schools would have surely heard of Anpanman. Anpanman is of noble character. Because his head is made of bean jam, he will sacrifice part of his head to let others satisfy their hunger whene...
9 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Regrettably, I didn’t take many photos of the time I stayed at Yume Oisou Ryokan (https://www.yumeoisou.com/en/ ) but having come back to Singapore, I received at least two requests for tips regarding travelling in Kyushu. So I thought I’d better sta...
5 Jul 2023 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
My Japanese parents-in-law left behind this can of Suntory Highball, so you can rest assured that I would take advantage of this golden opportunity. Fun fact: do you know that Suntory Whisky is spelt without an “e”? That’s because it’s spelt similar...
4 Jul 2023 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei
Mad about Japanese? 🇯🇵 Ever heard of four-character idioms? Regardless of whether you are a novice or expert in the language, these idioms will help you sound intelligent and strike up rapport with Japanese people. You can also gain real insights int...
