Is Ramen Really Japanese?
A question I often get asked abroad. When people think of famous Japanese food, sushi is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But right next to sushi, you’ll often find another global favourite: ramen. In London, the ramen boom has been going strong for years. New shops pop up all the time, […]
Japanese love abbreviations
GRCON — GRA CON? GRCN? Why not just say “Ground Control”? When I was scrolling Instagram, I came across this funny and interesting video. Instagram Reel This account introduces many fun tips about Japanese. From a Japanese perspective, we’d say: “I totally get them, but I never really cared about these things.” Yes, we do […]