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10 Sep 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.04
In a previous life, I used to be reasonably fluent in spoken Japanese. This paved the way to be a promoter during the Sake Appreciation Week. My job was to enlighten the visitors about the fine properties of the sake sold by the manufacturer I was at...
10 Sep 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.06
There is something wholesome about savoring the burnt taste of saba fish in my mouth, following by the gobbling of rice and the slurping of miso soup. Honestly, I’m not a fan of pickles, but since I’m a grownup and should behave as such, I dump them...
9 Sep 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.09
Visiting strawberry fairs in Japan is always a treat. It is always mind-blowing to see the various species under one roof and imagine how different farmers have worked hard to rear the most delicious fruits possible. Browsing through the stalls also...
8 Sep 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.08
What is Oyako Day? As its name suggests, "Oyako Day" (Parent-and-Child Day) is a day for parents and children to take stock of and celebrate their precious and priceless bond by taking photographs to commemorate their relationship. Japanese people ty...
8 Sep 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.03
After returning to Singapore after my Japan Exchange Teaching stint, I joined the Japan Exchange Teacjing Alumni Association and volunteered my services as a way of paying it forward. I wanted to provide useful information to future applicants who mi...
6 Sep 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.07
Keen to hone my Japanese speaking skills, I seized the chance to be a promoter for Okayama Food Fair. Okayama's pleasant climate makes it conducive for the growing of various fruits such as grapes and peaches. Despite my enthusiasm, I was apprehensi...
6 Sep 2026 10 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.07
Come autumn time, Tokyo will transform into a painter’s palette as its iconic Japanese maple trees will dazzle your eyes with its bright hues of red, orange and yellow. Your Kanto trip will surely be made memorable as you take in this stunning visual...
5 Sep 2026 3 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei $0.06
What do an offshore sea wind turbine and a hydroponic farm specializing in organic lettuce have in common? Both of them are new initiatives implemented in the Tohoku region after the Great East Japan earthquake in March 2011. The earthquake - coupled...
4 Sep 2026 7 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.07
Japanese people love to unwind by taking a long dip in onsens, and it’s easy to understand why. Did you know that for a hot bath to qualify as an onsen, the water must come from a source with a temperature of at least 25°C and contain an adequate con...
3 Sep 2026 11 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei $0.06
Kyoto enjoys worldwide fame as it charms visitors with its peaceful atmosphere, fascinating history and stunning nature. But do you know that such traditional Japanese traits are not limited to Kyoto? In fact, towns nicknamed ‘Little Kyoto’...
