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17 Sep 2025 3 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Japan may be a small island nation, but it is a leading powerhouse in sports, as can be seen in its impressive showing at international sporting events like the Olympics and World Cup. This can be attributed to the disciplined nature to the Japanese...
19 Jun 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Thanks to globalisation, I don’t even have to set foot in Japan to enjoy its delightful desserts. Does this sight whet your appetite? Warabimochi is a type of mochi made from warabiko (bracken starch) which has a light and silky smooth texture. M...
26 Feb 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Wabi sabi is integral to the Japanese way of life and refers to the transience of beauty, which is particularly apt for a country blessed with four lively seasons. It also refers to beauty that is imperfect or even changes with age and decay. Seems l...
23 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Love trekking and the great outdoors? Then, I’m sure you can’t possibly resist climbing the number one stone staircase in Japan. Tucked in Misato, this staircase consists of a grand total of 3,333 stairs made up of stone from all over Japan. Climbi...
15 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Located in Yamaga in the northern part of Kumamoto Prefecture, Yachiyoza Theater showed its first kabuki performance in 1911 and has been exhibiting the many complexities of human nature ever since. But even if you are not keen on kabuki performa...
13 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Kumamoto was hit by a pretty serious earthquake several years ago. The signature landmark, Kumamoto Castle, was partially destroyed. While resurrection efforts are underway, it’s expected that the recovery will cost the city a colossal amount...
13 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Drawings can reveal the priorities of educational systems. Let the drawings of my son unravel the unseen. The smaller drawing was done at his Singapore preschool. Notice that he wrote the date and his name. Through four animals 狗，猫，狮，猴, he le...
9 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
If you are not a foodie, you would be irritated by Japanese variety shows whose sole mission in life seems to be taking closeups of people tucking food into their mouths with real or contrived delight. It’s food porn personified. And every Japanese...
7 Jan 2025 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
Toys R Us in Japan sells not just toys, but also all kinds of products necessary for raising children. I think a trip there will enable travellers to gain insights on the lifestyle of the Japanese. But since you probably want to spend your time on...
5 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Did you know that Fukuoka’s signature food - mentaiko - was modified from a Korean food called myeongnan-jeot? Given that Fukuoka is in such close proximity to South Korea, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to us. In fact, you can board a ferry at Fuku...
