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Entertainment/Questions/Video Games

Why do Speedrunners use Japanese Games?

I must admit, I’ve never tried to speedrun a game. Maybe that’s because I prefer to take my time and explore a game as much as possible (hence my love of Animal Crossing) …or maybe it’s because I’m just not good enough.…

December 21, 2022March 11, 2023
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Food & Drink/Made In Japan

The Sakuraco Snack Box Experience.

I’ve already talked about how Sakuraco was my favorite Japanese snack box on the surface, but today I wanted to take the time to understand the experience they’ve created. Plus, now that I’m living in Japan, I think my opinion is slightly…

December 19, 2022December 16, 2022
12 mins read
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Explore/Visit

Skiing on Mount Fuji is Possible.

Skiing is one of my top 3 favorite things to do in the world. Skiing in Japan is on another level entirely, and something I’m convinced the majority of my future ski seasons are going to consist of. However, while I pride…

December 17, 2022December 15, 2022
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Brands/Made In Japan

10 Best Japanese Speaker Brands

The other day I decided to spend some time in BIC Camera and delve a little deeper than the ordinary surface-level window shopping I'm normally used to. On this occasion, I found myself in a shop that had an entire floor full…

December 15, 2022March 8, 2023
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Culture/Questions

Why is Japan Romanticized?

The more time I live in Japan, the more it becomes clear that so many people around the world romanticize it as a destination. While I’ve created this website which is dedicated to my love of the country, it’s important to realise…

December 13, 2022January 16, 2023
14 mins read
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Explore/Osaka/Tokyo

Tokyo to Osaka: Are Night Buses in Japan Worth It?

Just under a month ago, I took the night bus from Tokyo Station all the way to Osaka. Did it get me there in one piece? Yes. Was it an enjoyable experience? Hardly. …

December 11, 2022December 18, 2022
25 mins read
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About Me (I’m Jonny!)

Published in Tokyo Weekender, Ski Asia, Metropolis Japan, and resident Japan entertainment guru at Den of Geek.
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