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To celebrate it’s 65th anniversary, gaming company Sega opened up a limited-time shop in one of my favorite places in Shibuya, Miyashita Park. Needless to say, I needed zero reasons to head over there and check out what Sega had on display for its anniversary. Continue reading Sega 65th Anniversary Popup Shop

Something that really surprises people when I talk to them about my students is the frequency with which they fall asleep in class. Straight-up passed out. It’s a big surprise and common annoyance for most foreign teachers coming to Japan, but news from last year and this year, specifically about sleepy students in Japan, got me thinking about what in the world is going on. Continue reading…

Well, the year certainly is off to a very turbulent start. As I write this at the start of the year, I am filled with a not insignificant amount of dread about the future. At the same time, there are things on the horizon for me to be excited for. So, future Adam, I hope, when you’re editing this and getting it ready for publication, that things didn’t go completely haywire and there was enough…

I can’t imagine many of you who read this website/blog will know who Adam the Woo is, but he recently passed away (December 2025, near Christmas). I’ve been watching him on and off for the better part of the past 15 years, and hearing of his passing caused me genuine grief. Continue reading Remembering Adam The Woo

Japanese food is usually very popular around the world. But what about the unsung heroes of the kitchen, the knives, the pots, the pans? If you ever wanted to see the kitchen supply capital of… well, the capital, look no further than Kappabashi Dori, an area rich with history, culture, and anything you may need to make your dream dish at home! Continue reading Kappabashi Kitchen Street:…

Kawagoe is famous mainly for one thing: The historic district replete with Edo-era architecture. It’s confined mostly to one main road just north of the train stations known as Kurazukuri Street. Most people commonly refer to the whole area as Coedo, or “Little Edo.” There are so many things to see and do here that it has become a personal favorite place to go and explore. Continue reading…

Every Japanese person will let you know that Japan has four seasons: It’s a point of pride because the country has such a wide variety of vegetation that really highlights each season exceptionally well. From flowers in the spring to leaves in the fall, one area in the heart of Tokyo showcases one such plant: The mighty Ginko tree! Continue reading Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginko Street

This was a big year of changes for me: I moved, started a new job, and embarked on all sorts of new professional challenges. As such, my blog lagged a bit, but fear not! I still had time to watch some movies, read some books, and share the good I found with you fine people today! Continue reading Things I Liked in 2024