Boozed up by the sake I started observing the beer lady, who I assumed is the owner of the Izakaya. She might be the jolliest Japanese I have ever met.…
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It has been a hazy month. I could only recall not leaving the house for days at a time, thanks to the tiring lockdown. I watched Population 436, cried while rewatching The Office finale, organized my closet, and talked to my parents daily. I got a tarot cloth for better tarot picture-taking. I also…
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Izakaya is a small Japanese styled bar that serves small portion dishes and alcoholic drinks. It’s one of the authentic Japanese cultural experiences you wouldn’t want to miss when travelling in Japan. It’s also the place I frequented the most in Japan, even more than temples and shrines. My First Izakaya Experience Hole In…
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Two months of virtual living. So far, I have learned how to say Thank You in sign language and read many articles on the Katakali dance. Next, I want to immerse myself in Wes Anderson movies and learn how to draw self-portraits. Read, Watched and Browsed A bucket list I am into THE ITCH…
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I mould Cafe Gaia to be my sanctuary. It’s where I go to journal, blog, contemplate, and celebrate. To take a break, nurtured and protected.…
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A bowl of Pho is the icon of the Vietnamese food culture as Curry to Indians or Ramen to Japanese, but have you ever wondered about the rest?…
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Nair's is an Indian restaurant in Tokyo. Mohan Lal, the Indian actor, once visited it. If it's good enough for him, it's good enough for us.…
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Summary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the blog, which are heavily based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.…
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The first time I heard about Kami was when we were on the bus to Mount Fuji. After we finished singing the Mount Fuji song as directed by the guide, he told us that Mount Fuji is a Kami and proceeded to explain more about it. Kami in Japanese Culture Kami is the spirit…
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Summary of the last 30 days of Kulture Kween, the person and the blog, which are heavily based on the notes I scribbled down in my journal.…
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