How much is the doggie in the window? $4K
Japanese pet stores are expensive. Cool, but expensive. First, the cool. Dog cakes are a big thing here. They are ornate and available at every pet shop. Also, love your dog […]
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Can’t not buy cakes at Cozy Corner
I love Cozy Corner Ginza. It’s my favorite sweet shop. There’s one at the train station I have to pass through for work meetings. After every meeting, I buy cake. […]
McDonald’s Gurakoro Burger
This right here is why none of my students can correctly identify a burger. Every freaking sandwich I bring into school they say burger burger burger. Ham and cheese? Burger. […]
Lipton Love
Lipton makes tea worldwide. It’s huge. In America I drink Lipton Pure Leaf. This product is not available in Japan. Sadly. But, I was able quickly find a new crack […]
Halloween in Yokohama
Halloween started in September in all the local shops. As far as early holiday starts, I prefer too much Halloween to too much Christmas any year.
Special Edition Chips, Because Ephemeral is Beauty
Ephemeral things are a big deal in Japan. I’m not just talking about sakura/cherry blossoms here. Almost every major brand has at least a handful of seasonal or special edition […]
McDelivery
This exists and is gaining momentum. But, I secretly hope it never comes to my neighborhood. I would never survive.
Japan: Where everything needs a face.
While browsing Shimachu Home Center, found these happy bath mats. Yes, I bought one. They’re really fluffy, ok?
The Janitor gives me origami.
The janitor at one of the elementary schools where I teach English here in Yokohama is a young dork. He’s either in his 20’s or 30’s where as all the […]
Kanto Buyou Rengoukai, The 11th Annual Kanto Traditional Buyou Dance Association’s Expo
One of the perks of working as a lowly human Speak and Spell in a public school is that you’re around a lot of highly educated people with close ties […]
Krispy Kreme is already ready for Halloween!
There’s a Krispy Kreme within a mile of my apartment this year and it’s dangerous. Last weekend this was the promotional tray cover. Halloween is here! I’m used to holidays […]
