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Maya Kirby
The Japanese Festival of Cherry Blossom
Hanami is a Japanese festival that celebrates the arrival of spring, and the beauty of cherry blossom. Read more here.
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Maya Kirby
- Mar 23
- 2 min
The Chinese Blockbuster Film You Can't Find Anywhere
China's epic fantasy film Asura was set to rival Hollywood. So what happened?
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Maya Kirby
- Mar 14
- 3 min
How an Obscure Japanese Pop Song Got a Music Video 40 Years Later
The internet is an incredible resource. It facilitates communication on a truly global scale, and you can find out almost anything with...
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Maya Kirby
- Jul 29, 2021
- 2 min
What Does Asahi's Interesting HQ Ornament Say About Japanese Commitment?
Well, it turns out you CAN polish a turd - but why didn't Asahi change their building when they had the chance?
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Maya Kirby
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
Soju Think You Know Korean Spirits?
Discover more about the world's most-drunk spirit, and how to enjoy it!
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Maya Kirby
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
Dragon Boats And Dumplings - What is Duānwǔ Really About?
Discover why rice dumplings are so popular at this festival!
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Maya Kirby
- Jun 9, 2021
- 2 min
A History of Chopsticks (And How to Use Them!)
Why did Confucius prefer chopsticks to knives? Find out here
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Maya Kirby
- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
What is Hotpot Dining (And How to Have the Best Experience)?
So what is hotpot, and how should you make the most of it? Here's the rundown.
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Maya Kirby
- May 3, 2021
- 3 min
How to Count Using Chinese Hand Gestures
Discover the ingenious Chinese way of counting on one hand
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Maya Kirby
- Apr 26, 2021
- 3 min
Best Vegan Takeaways In Cardiff
Got the munchies but can't quite decide what to order? Take a look at our hand-picked list of vegan (independent) businesses in Cardiff
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Maya Kirby
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
Asian Pronunciation Mistakes You're Probably Making
A few words that people often get wrong, and how to say them right. How many do you know?
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Maya Kirby
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
Is Chinese Food Really Chinese?
Six reasons why the Chinese food you know might not be totally authentic...
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Maya Kirby
- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
8 Tips for the Best Shao-Bing
Making your own sesame pastry isn't hard if you remember these tips!
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Maya Kirby
- Mar 29, 2021
- 2 min
How Old Is This Mask?
A recent discovery in China will shock you: learn about the forgotten Shu Kingdom and their beautiful ancient masks.
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Maya Kirby
- Mar 22, 2021
- 3 min
What are Baos?
How much do you know about steamed buns? Discover their surprising origins here
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Maya Kirby
- Mar 14, 2021
- 2 min
Death, Piers Morgan, Copyright Laws, and... Mall Cop?
What do Paul Blart and Piers Morgan have in common? It's something to do with dangerous driving...
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Maya Kirby
- Mar 8, 2021
- 2 min
How Many Different Words for 'Mother' Are There?
Mother? Mama? Mami? Find out why they're strangely similar.
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Maya Kirby
- Mar 4, 2021
- 2 min
How a Murder Plot led to... Breakfast?
Discover the dark origins of a delicious Asian street food. How well do you know youtiao?
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Maya Kirby
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
How Mike Tyson became a Chinese Meme
It's not what he said, it's how he said it!
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Maya Kirby
- Feb 19, 2021
- 2 min
Veganism in Ancient China
Think veganism is a new trend? Think again! Some meat substitutes have been around for thousands of years...
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