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Karatsu Kunchi Karatsu Kunchi November 2 ～ 4 (Culture D […]

Zangyou Blues

I work at an ordinary Japanese company. I work hard, and like all of the employees at my company, I do overtime (known as 'zangyou').

Eugene Wanyama

The stars must have been aligned perfectly as Eugene graduated from Asia-Pacific University in Oita, because at the same time, his future employer wanted to beef up its marketing t...

Udon: A Hakata Original!

Udon is one of the most ubiquitous of all Japanese foods, and it’s usually very affordable too. But, did you know the birthplace of those lovely plump noodles was Hakata?

Shion Minami

Virtuoso Violinist After beginning violin lessons at th […]

Such A Polite Country, but Where Are Your Manners?!

I do not slurp. But I believe my Japanese yatai comrades that slurping displays a passion for cuisine and can improve the ramen's taste.

Asia Noodle Plaza Nana

Check it! Ten years ago, finding a decent plate of nasi […]

Takachiho Yokagura

Kyushu Guide Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture: Ancient My […]