Exploring Culture, Week by Week
Well, here we go again! I’m writing this intro fresh and early in January in the hopes that 2021 is filled with some primo excellence and less icky bits than 2020. Am I right, future Adam? Just put your answer here when you get ready to edit and post this bad boy (Eh, 2021 was […]
Read More Things I Liked in 2021I am a man of habit: I know what I like and what I like are KitKats in a wide variety of flavors. In spite of their vicious attack on the consumer via reduction of the size of the candy last year, I continue to purchase their product because to be honest, I really don’t […]
Read More The Year 2021 in KitKatsFall brings about many changes in Japan: The changing of leaves, cozy clothing, and some pretty great cultural activities. I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to have a unique cultural experience: Traditional Noh and Kyogen performances as they were hundreds of years ago on an outside stage.
Read More Noh and Kyogen at Mount OyamaDid you know that Tokyo Disneyland is the only Disney park in the world with two large-scale castles? While the Magic Kingdom tried with their own Beast’s castle, the one in Tokyo Disneyland took the beloved Beauty and the Beast and cranked it up to an impressive scale. This post has spoilers for the ride, […]
Read More The Beauty and the Beast Ride at Tokyo DisneylandWell well well! Back at Tokyo Disney Resort, are we? The place is renowned for its food; let’s be real. The popcorn, snacks, and Japan-exclusive eats are truly something to envy, but what about their interpretation of a Disneyland classic?
Read More The Blue Bayou Restaurant at Tokyo DisneylandThe pandemic has really taken a toll on entertainment across the world. While Walt Disney World is open and expanding, Disneyland took a decidedly more reserved approach to keep in line with California regulations. Tokyo Disney Resort, however, has taken even greater measures to make sure that people can enjoy the parks while taking minimal […]
Read More Tokyo Disneyland During the PandemicThere’s been a bit of hand-wringing the past year or so in Japan about the state of Arcades, or Game Centers as they are called here. Arcades have slowly been closing, but with the pandemic, it seems an alarming number of iconic Tokyo arcades have begun closing their doors. What exactly is going on here? […]
Read More Disappearing Iconic Arcades in JapanJapan has no shortage of Michelin Starred restaurants, but the true test comes in finding those that have these coveted stars and serve some of the finest Japanese cuisine. Enter Manakemerou in Kyoto, which serves the Japanese-style Kaiseki Cuisine!
Read More Michelin Star Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine: ManakamerouThis one is a little wild: How does doing morning stretches radicalize a nation? Well, it’s not just the exercises, but it is one layer to an odd and fascinating relationship to stretching that developed in the 20th century here in Japan.
Read More Radio Taiso and The Radio Exercise TrendIt’s been a while since the last update, but we’re back and fully vaccinated. Let’s start with that, shall we?
Read More What It’s Like to Get The Covid Vaccine in Japan
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