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13 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
The yen has depreciated, which increases the value you get when visiting Japan. Japan is known for her love for children and excellent educational system, so it’s also a great place to highlight various scientific concepts to your kids. If you have p...
11 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Travel enthusiasts who value authenticity may lament the infiltration of technology into historical landmarks as they believe that this dilutes the spirit of travelling. Instead of witnessing how life might have been in the past, they find that the e...
11 Dec 2025 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
My first encounter with bamboo began in Laos, where the locals treated me to bamboo shoot stew, a signature dish from their culture. It literally left a bitter taste in my mouth. I ate my fill though, with a forced grin on my face, not wanting to app...
9 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
A visit to Coco’s Restaurant not only filled my tummy, but also yielded much food for thought. I might have zero expectations prior to entering this family restaurant, but it ticked all the boxes for a family-friendly eatery - and then some. From t...
8 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Loud pop music blared in Kentaro Udon Shop, masking the cries of the toddler waiting for seats with her doting parents. All around me, efficiency had cast its spell on everyone. Diners of all ages and fashion styles slurped their noodles noisily, eng...
8 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
“Not good,” my father-in-law shook his head disapprovingly before ransacking his wardrobe for a pair of black socks to give me. I meekly took off my green socks and wore his socks instead. “Not good,” he might have stifled a sigh while looking at my...
6 Dec 2025 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, and...
5 Dec 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I remember my trip to Nepal fondly. She lives life large, her bright, striking and vibrant colours an assault on my senses. It was like watching a colour palette in rapid motion. Japan isn’t as loud as Nepal. It doesn’t vie for your eyeballs as activ...
19 Nov 2025 4 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Sleep eludes me now, which is perhaps not surprising since I've had varied experiences today. The note of finality that meeting the other Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) at the Embassy of Japan prompted as manifested in the thought "Wow, I'm reall...
15 Nov 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Ishikawa exudes an elegant air due to its glorious past as a castle town during the Edo period. It also embraces modernity, as evidenced by its sleek design at JR Kanazawa station. With such interesting dynamics of East meets West, Ishikawa has plent...
