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Sweets-related random rants
Today I tried karumeyaki (かるめ焼き) randomly for the first time. Gosh, I should have filmed my reaction at the first bite! As soon as I saw the fluffy outside, the foam-like texture full of cracks was reminiscent of hazelnut or semolina cookies that bakeries in Greece usually make. But when I tasted it… SOoooooo sweet! And then I…
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日本の変なこと
Featured Image: It’s super strange to see a map where the center of the world is not Europe, but I guess – it is what it is .. Hello there ! I’d like to share some strange/paradox things I came across in Japan recently. Nothing too fancy, just enough to make you smile a bit…
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Japanese foodporn (Part 2) [aaaand a little bit of Yotsuba~~~]
Featured Image: Night sea in Kamakura, the foam on top of the waves was glowing with an awesome electric blue hue. No camera could capture that view. You know, my main goal since I came here, is to try every silly food that exists. It’s the country of infinite possibilities! Also, after a quick experimentation…
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How is Japan after 3 weeks living here
[Featured picture: Ookayama campus of TokyoTech] I just recently moved to Japan, and the only thing that can describe life here, is that everyday is completely unique (Please read the Yotsubato manga). The people are truly kind and while they may not know English at all, but they will do their best to help you. …
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オトナの甘さ (Adult Sweet)
Featured Image: From 茶庭 然花抄院(Zenkashoin) @Hikarie Mall in Shibuya. (Top) Roasted tea float (with agar, ice cream and stewed sweet japanese chestnut, (Bottom) Maccha chocolate terrine (from Uji, Kyoto) Q: What’s an adult’s sweet taste?A: Maccha. Hey there! I moved to Japan about a week ago and everything is SUPER different here! The first big…
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Cycladic art museum
I am too busy to add captions, but I encourage you to enjoy some exhibits from the Cycladic Art Museum in Athens. There are 4 floors with different themes (Cyclades, ancient Greece, Cyprus, everyday life in ancient Athens). Currently, there is a special exhibition about Cyclades in the ground floor, which explains how and why the…
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