Raise of the ISEKAI
In the recent few years, the genre ISEKAI has been on a rise. Now a days this genre mostly common among Anime and Manga. Those born in the 90s might know some of this titles, Spirited Away, Magic Knight Rayearth, Digimon and Fushigi Yûgi. Yes, there are english renown titles that are classified as Isekai…
KLab and Shizuku
Incontech is a leading wellness and healthcare company with presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, China and Japan, is launching two beauty and wellness brands: KLabTM and ShizukuTM. Using all natural ingredients and specially-formulated in Korea and Japan respectively, KLabTM and ShizukuTM will help Singaporeans achieve their target weights as well as healthy, smooth skin! Slim & Control(S$228/60tabs) is formulated…
Tamoya Udon
Hey Ivannation, It is Japanese food again! This time we are talking about UDON! Always keeping it fresh with exciting new flavours, Asia’ top udon chain Tamoya Udon is launching new seasonal dishes–Black Garlic Tonkotsu Udon and Tonjiru Onsen Udon this coming Summer! Tamoya Udon is known for their silky udon handmade fresh daily with…
TEPPAN KAPPOU KENJI
Helmed by chef Kenji Okumura, Teppan Kappou Kenji is a modernJapanese diner where diners can indulge in a multi-course menu in Kappou-style with premium and exclusive ingredients sourced directly from Japan. Using only the freshest and finest ingredients of the season, Chef Kenji Okumura’s creatively intriguing menu includes his signature teppanyaki dishes. Apart from exquisitely…
Emma, Ice-cream from Japan
HEY Ivannation, Popular Japanese soft serve and speciality tea shop Emma is set to open its first-ever overseas outpost right here in Singapore. I am a huge fan of anything japanese. HAHAHA. Named after “絵馬”,which are small wooden plaques on which Japanese worshippers write their wishes, Emma aspires to be the place where everyone’s wishes…
Mount Hiei
What is Mount Hiei? Mount Hiei, or also known as the sacred mountain of Kyoto. Mount Hiei is home to many myths and legends. One of them is the story of the marathon monks. They attempt to complete kaihogyo, which is a 1,000-day marathon (84km per day) to reach enlightenment. In the traditional Shinto folklore it was originally…
Empress of J-pop
Ayumi Hamasaki born October 2, 1978 the “Empress of J-pop”. In the 2000s she reported having a ear infection but continued to perform none the less. By January 2008, Hamasaki announced that an inoperable condition, possibly tinnitus or Ménière’s disease, had caused complete deafness in her left ear. May 20, 2017, she wrote that she…