Matcha: the vibrant, Japanese green tea that has taken the world by storm. Even just five years ago, matcha was still a niche drink popular among inner Asian circles-- now, it's an "influencer" beverage that's exploded to fame thanks to social media, with different iterations (e.g. latte, einspänner, even seltzer) created seemingly every season. The … Continue reading 5 Best Matcha Spots in Los Angeles
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The Wiltern Theater in K-Town (July 2024) Known colloquially as "K-Town," Koreatown is one of the densest and ethnically-diverse neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Located about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Downtown LA, this area is, of course, home to a notable Korean-American community with shopping malls, churches, and grocery stores that cater to the … Continue reading Lost in LA: Koreatown
Beverly Hills sign (July 2024) When one thinks of Beverly Hills, some words which come to mind are: opulent, flashy, and perhaps a bit snobby. Beverly Hills is, without a doubt, a famous neighborhood in Los Angeles, made popular through many films and TV shows that showcase a rich and frivolous lifestyle that one can … Continue reading Lost in LA: Beverly Hills
Happy New Year / Bonne année / 新年快樂! Welcome to 2025. It's hard to believe that we've already gone through another year, and that we're already halfway through the 2020s. I've mentioned this before in other posts, but time really does seem to go by faster as you get older, but I'm here for the … Continue reading 2024: My Year in Review
Along Sawtelle Boulevard (June 2024) There is no doubt that Los Angeles has a huge Japanese-American community, scattered throughout the city and county from Little Tokyo in downtown LA to the South Bay. However, there is also a smaller, but tight-knit community on the west side in Sawtelle Japantown ("Sawtelle," for short). Nicknamed "Little Osaka," … Continue reading Lost in LA: Sawtelle Japantown
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