Posts filed under “Culture & Traditions”
Japanese Resto’s Ipad Self-Ordering System
I was browsing Japan Probe and reading through the article about about the man who placed hidden cameras on JR Yokohama toilets to relieve his ‘stress’, when I came across another one of those cool stuff from Japan.. Japan’s Sharp System Products have created a self-ordering system for restaurants which can be uploaded and used [...]
Imported Asian Brides..
I was up early this morning, coz I had to finish hubby’s slide show presentation for a class. But typical me, I spent about an hour browsing for news and articles before I got down to it. I was checking out ChannelNewsAsia when I saw this lifestyle article that really got me interested – “Imported [...]
Solo Batik Carnival in Indonesia
One of the best things to enjoy in Asia are colorful and very distinct festivals. The Solo Batik Carnival is an annual carnival held in Solo City , Indonesia. This is really interesting and the colors are just amazing! Hmm, its a very young carnival having been started just last 2008, but it looks really [...]
Trending: Divorce Ceremonies in Japan..
This is a little odd I think, but if you think about it, it also makes sense. I’ve been reading around sites when I stumbled across a news article titled, “ When ‘I do’ means ‘I don’t anymore’. Apparently, divorce ceremonies are now getting popular in Japan. I never see divorce as a happy occasion [...]
What’s in a Wok?
Want to know more about Asian cooking? Then here one thing to keep in mind – WOK! A lot of traditional Asian food is cooked with a wok. Not just Chinese food but a whole lot of other Asian recipes from other Asian countries as well.. A wok is a round-bottomed cookware that originated in [...]
Japan Sand-Bathing Craze
They say its fast becoming a really popular form of therapy in Japan. Not sauna, not massage, but sand bathing! I was browsing through articles in ChannelNewsAsia when I came upon this. Interesting! The sand nearby the sea in Kagoshima Prefecture is hot{think 50-85 degrees Celcius}. So its the perfect way to keep warm as [...]
Malay Food: Nasi Lemak Special
One of my favorite Asian city is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mostly because, shopping there is superb. It’s a bit more expensive than Bangkok but there are times I really appreciate its less chaotic streets and modern transport system. They also have a unique and vibrant culture. And its a melting pot of different Asian races, [...]
Cola with Vodka = Cola Shock
Yep. You’ll definitely be in for a shock coz in Japan, this cola from Kirin now comes with Vodka! Cool for some, eww for others. But I figured, it’s just so like the Japanese to experiment and try out new stuff. And I do want to have a taste of that.. Watch the tv ads [...]