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Thunder Tacos: A Taste of Mexican Food in Japan

Thunder Tacos: A Taste of Mexican Food in Japan

March 3, 2024
Having moved from Los Angeles to Japan, there are of course differences to grapple with. When people ask me about the thing I miss the most (besides family/friends), I always respond with "the food", specifically "Mexican food". For whatever reason, this cuisine hasn't found enough popularity in the country…
Tochigi Coffee Festival 2021

Tochigi Coffee Festival 2021

November 22, 2021
In life, the importance of simple joys can not be overstated. They are the small things within our days that provide a sense of relief, comfort, or escape. Like many, one of my simple joys is having a freshly brewed cup of coffee in the morning. Years ago I…
A Trip to See the Animals: Utsunomiya Zoo

A Trip to See the Animals: Utsunomiya Zoo

November 4, 2021
This past year and a half has certainly been crazy. Even after receiving my covid vaccine, it’s been a slow startup getting back to the way things were before. The biggest transition has been traveling. Even with a vaccine, I still feel the need to be careful and proceed…
Pirate Bar: The Buccaneer!

Pirate Bar: The Buccaneer!

March 25, 2018
When people think of cities in Japan, often places like 'Tokyo', 'Kyoto', 'Osaka', and possibly a few others come to mind. For many, 'Utsunomiya' isn't a city that is familiar. Though not as well known as other cities in Japan, Utsunomiya does have some nice offerings. The city is…