Posts in Category 'Guide'



Okonomiyaki
A step by step demonstration
It’s difficult to explain exactly what Okonomiyaki is to those unfamiliar with the dish. The name itself isn’t too descriptive, since it t...
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08 / 26 / 2010
by Sho


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Yagi Norihiro
Manga master of dark arts and dark humor
Having already covered several high profile Mangaka names like Toriyama Akira and Oda Eiichiro, this time I’ll be introducing a lesser known man...
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08 / 21 / 2010
by Yan


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Kampong Buangkok
Singapore's last surviving village
Kampong Buangkok is often regarded as the last surviving village in the otherwise modern city of Singapore. Kampong, in Malay means Village and it cer...
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08 / 17 / 2010
by Yan


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Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum
Tokyo through the eyes of a Samurai
Japan’s Edo-Tokyo Museum is split into two separate branches. The museum’s modern headquarters is located in north-east Sumida, while the ...
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07 / 24 / 2010
by Sho


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Oda Eiichiro
And the legendary One Piece
Oda Eiichiro (尾田 栄一郎) easily takes the #1 spot on my list of favorite mangaka and it is easy to see why. As the creator of the insanely popu...
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07 / 22 / 2010
by Yan


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Hay Dairies
The only goat farm in Singapore
In the tiny little island of Singapore where land is scarce, we might think that there is little room for agricultural development of any sorts. Stran...
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07 / 17 / 2010
by Yan


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Toriyama Akira
The Super Saiyan-Mangaka
Toriyama Akira (鳥山 明) is easily the most well known name in the manga industry. For the benefit of the clueless on who he might be, Toriyama Aki...
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06 / 20 / 2010
by Yan


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Dim Sum

One of the most popular Chinese dishes among tourists and locals alike is the famous Dim Sum. Not actually a single dish on its own, Dim Sum are petit...
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06 / 14 / 2010
by Sho


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Satay
Indonesia's pride and joy, Singaporean's favourite
Satay is one of the major representatives of Malay cuisine and a popular food of choice to be ordered while pigging out in Singapore. Just in case if ...
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06 / 06 / 2010
by Yan


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Hakone

Hakone is famous for its many onsen, ryokan and gardens. As the nearest nature spot accessible from Tokyo, Hakone is a worthwhile option for tourists ...
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06 / 01 / 2010
by Sho


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Ice Cream Vendors
A taste of Singaporean's nostalgia
In Singapore, there are no lack of different varieties of ice cream to be found. Be it prestigious brands like Hagen Das and Movenpick or more afforda...
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05 / 22 / 2010
by Yan


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Singapore Merlion

The Merlion has settled upon the shores of the Singapore River since 1972. At the Merlion Park, the 40 tonne creature sprouts an endless jet of water ...
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05 / 12 / 2010
by Sho


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Kopi & Teh
How Singaporeans handle their daily cuppa
Coffee and Tea, the 2 most common drinks in the world. In Singapore, we affectionately call them Kopi and Teh, 2 words derived from Malay and Hokkien ...
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05 / 01 / 2010
by Yan


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Obata Takeshi
The hand-of-god in the Manga industry
At some point of time you might have heard of Death Note and even possibly had seen the Live action film in theaters. What you might not know of, is t...
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04 / 15 / 2010
by Yan


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Takahashi Rumiko
The Princess of Manga
One of the most affluent mangaka in Japan – Takahashi Rumiko (高橋 留美子) is one of my favorites. Therefore, I would like to introduce to ...
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02 / 18 / 2010
by Yan


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Yusheng

Yusheng is a salad appetizer almost always served in Chinese restaurants during the Lunar New Year. Its name literally translates to “fish raw&...
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02 / 16 / 2010
by Sho


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