• AI無人レジ

    [Featured Image: First page of the related manga – I never expect anything less from Japan.] [Greek text] Τεστάρουν μη επανδρωμένο ταμείο σε σούπερ μάρκετ και του βγάλαν ήδη manga. Για να μη μιλάς με κανέναν απολύτως, όταν λιγουρεύεσαι μια σοκολατίτσα και κατεβαίνεις στο μίνι μάρκετ με τις πιζάμες.  [σταθμός JR oomiya] [English text] A new…

  • Merry Doric Xmas

    [Greek]  🎄🎄 Γιατί χριστουγεννιάτικος στολισμός στην Ιαπωνία σημαίνει ότι αντί για αστέρια ή δέντρα, στολίζω τους δρόμους με ναούς δωρικού ρυθμού. nailed it.  (Σιμπούγια) [English] 🎄🎄 According to Japanese standards, is there a more iconic and traditional Christmas decoration other than an ancient Greek temple in Doric order? Nailed it. (Shibuya)

  • Japanese foodporn (Part 4) + Autumn delicacies and travel suggestions

    [Feature Photo: Come on! Welcome to our house, we have coffee and cookies!  — reminds me a bit of the ‘come to the dark side, we have cookies’ meme (Photo credits to Martin)] Hey there! I haven’t been active for a while because I was busy EATING. Oh my god, this Sunday was the first day…

  • Japanese foodporn (part 3) with goodies: What to eat/drink in Okinawa + Random 100yen shop beauty products

    Pretty much only one thing happened during the past days: rain. So it was a great opportunity for me to start experimenting with Japanese cooking. The results were satisfying, so I’ll try to keep up the pace and try to get better! The recipes that weren’t improvised, were successful thanks to japanesecooking101. Pro tip: Be extremely…

  • Thoughts on climbing Mt. Fuji (富士登山)

    Hey there! How was your summer vacation? Mine was quite floppy, as it was inconveniently interrupted by my entrance exams (check out anxiety lair post). Nevertheless, end of August is a relatively good time to visit Mt. Fuji. Considering that the main paths are open to the public only ~2months in the summer, it’s a…

  • Anxiety Lair

    [Caption: ALWAYS listen to the ALPACA] Let’s start from the basics. Generally, I love Japanese lifestyle. I love how everything is carefully scheduled at least one month prior. I love how everything has a starting and a finishing time, which is meticulously respected. I love how every action is based on a clear motive, and…