Elliot Hale
From being introduced to the works of Rumiko Takahashi as a teenager in the UK, Elliot found himself falling ever deeper into the clutches of Japanese popular culture. It was not until he first arrived in Japan that he struggled free from its grasp and branched out into the wider aspects of its culture. From classical literature to baring it all in hot springs, he has become enamored with Japan as a whole. After working as a teacher in various schools, he has now decided to do his part for society and has thus stepped forth onto the path of sharing Japanese culture with the masses. He spends his time traveling through mountains and valleys, attempting photography, or cosying up at home with his books and board games.
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Japanese convenience store plans to increase shoppers’ phone data capacity just for visiting
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Elliot Hale
Sep 23, 2024 - Tweet
- Japan
- (COK • convenience stores • cool • KDDI • Lawson • mobile data • povo • Smartphones • technology)
Comparing Japanese sweet potato ice creams that unite both summer and fall in one cup【Taste test】
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Elliot Hale
Sep 21, 2024
Using red sushi rice makes a real difference, if it’s paired with the right fish【Taste test】
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Elliot Hale
Sep 20, 2024
Conveyor belt sushi chains Sushiro and Misaki spontaneously create an akashari season with unexpected results.
- Japan
- (akashari • COK • Conveyor belt sushi • food • kaiten sushi • Kaiten Sushi Misaki • Kaitenzushi • Misaki • revolving sushi • SNJO • sushi • Sushiro • taste test)
Woman versus bed bug: A battle to the death
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Elliot Hale
Sep 14, 2024
- Japan
- (bed bug • cleaning • coin laundry • COK • insect • insecticide • insects • laundromat • Mariko Ohanabatake • SNJO)
- Internet, Japan
- (Cantonese food • chinese food • Chinese noodles • COK • convenience store food • food • karashi • karashi soba • Kyoto • Lawson • Lawson Japan • mustard soba • Noodles • SNJO • taste test)
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