Hachioji Taishoken (Closed): My Last Bowl of Miso at a Legendary Ramen Shop
A farewell visit to the legendary Hachioji Taishoken ramen shop. Why I chose miso for my last bowl a...
Category: Food & Nostalgia
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Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum: 3 Bowls I Couldn't Stop Eating (Honest Food Review)
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Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum: Retro Flavor, Mini Bowls, and Time Travel
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Why Chan-Kei Ramen Has Been Stuck in My Head
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A look at konjac in Buddhist cuisine, its role as a meat substitute, and why this humble food still ...
Yakiniku Police and Japan's Overly Caring Hospitality
A playful look at Yakiniku King's customer experience and the very Japanese charm of being cared for...
Rebuilding Life After 50: Health, Money, and the Dankai Junior Generation
A personal look at life after 50, from health and money to the quiet resilience of Japan's Dankai Ju...
While Rohan Kishibe Goes to the Louvre, I Was at a Hakata Ramen Shop Yesterday.
On the last day of Golden Week, 'Rohan Kishibe Goes to the Louvre' was trending. I hadn't seen it. W...