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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...
5 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
Even though the yen has depreciated, you may not have the deep pockets necessary for you to savour branded wagyu like Kobe beef. Here comes MOS Burger to the rescue. It is a Japanese fast food restaurant. Its name means “Mountain, Ocean, and Sun”....
4 Jan 2025 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei
I’m blessed that food is an integral part of the Japanese’s lives. This means that they put in some effort into ensuring their meals are varied and nutritious and yummy. I took my parents-in-law to an eatery called Pepper Lunch in Singapore, where...
3 Jan 2025 1 minute read 1 comment cryotosensei
My son will enter primary school next year, so I want to intensify my efforts to impart him financial literacy these days. In this regard, I think Japanese companies are hitting the sweet spot when it comes to incentivising young kids to save. My so...
