Fish Egg Croissant

Posted on December 8, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Croissant, Eggs, Food, IRL, Japan, Osaka

For once, I actually didn’t try this.

Hai Yorokonde

Posted on December 6, 2024 Posted in Video, WebTagged Animation, Anime, Japan, Music, YouTube

When I first saw this, I initially thought it was the OP of some old seinen anime, like The Laughing Salesman. The lyrics and frustration of the song certainly felt at home in a seinen. Regardless, the song is both very catchy to listen to, and the MV is certainly worth a watch.

Cheeky Mountain Peeking

Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Airplane, Clouds, IRL, Japan, Mountain, View

Strawberries on the Train

Posted on October 27, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Food, Fruit, IRL, Japan, Nara, Strawberry, Train

They’re delicious, but it’s admittedly harder to eat that beauty.

Japanese Meme Face

Posted on October 8, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Face, IRL, Japan, Kyoto, Meme, Painting

Chicken Nanban @ Bijin Nabe

Posted on August 30, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Chicken, Food, Indonesia, IRL, Jakarta, Japan

Because it’s Indonesia, there’s a properly spicy variant (orange) of the tartar sauce. Taken at Bijin Nabe.

Omurice @ SMASH! Maid Cafe

Posted on August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Anime, Australia, Cafe, Convention, Food, IRL, Japan, Maid, Ramune, Sydney

Whilst I’ve been to many anime conventions, I have yet to set foot in a maid cafe, even in Japan. It’s definitely something to consider doing with friends of certain tastes, but I would never go alone. This pop-up was only for one weekend a year (as it’s an annual convention), but it’s likely going to be a mainstay at large anime conventions around the world, and of course there’s plenty of these in Akihabara.

Dinner @ Ton & Co.

Posted on August 18, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Australia, Dinner, Food, IRL, Japan, Katsu, Melbourne

Delightful pork cutlets with super crispy breading. Bookings highly recommended as the place gets packed.

Delightful pork cutlets with super crispy breading. Bookings highly recommended as the place gets packed.

Fried Chicken Bento

Posted on July 2, 2024December 6, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Airport, Bento, Food, IRL, Japan, Tokyo, Train

Due to a whole ordeal at check-in, rushing to the gate for boarding, refusal to buy overpriced meals on a budget airline, and a late night arrival, I didn’t get to eat a proper meal again for quite some time.

Breakfast at the Keiunkan

Posted on June 30, 2024June 29, 2024 Posted in PicsTagged Breakfast, Food, IRL, Japan, Keiunkan, Salmon, Tofu, Yamanashi

Given the hotel’s remote location, prestige and price to match, I’d be remiss if I didn’t show what they served for breakfast. Such a complete Japanese spread, and yes, there is rice cooking in the small pot towards the back.