Bee Curious

If you've ever visited Japan or watched anime, you're likely familiar with FamilyMart, one of Japan's most beloved convenience stores. Among their offerings, the fried chicken snack known as Famichiki stands out as a fan favorite. While casually exploring fun facts about Famichiki online, I stumbled upon an intriguing origin story. What caught my attention most was the dedication of a manga artist who moved to Okinawa just to create a manga inspired by his love for Famichiki. I reached out to...

I’ve been living in Japan for seven years now, and one thing that never ceases to amaze me is how active the elderly population is. Everywhere I go, I see more and more seniors—not just existing, but thriving. At my other job, my boss is 75 years old, yet he’s sharper than me, has incredible stamina, and frequently travels abroad for business. His 76-year-old friend still practices karate every day. Meanwhile, I struggle to hit the gym three times a week—imagine that 😃 ! Mornings in Japan of...

Happy 2025! I hope this year brings you the strength to grow, learn, and become the best version of yourself. Don’t forget to cherish the small things that bring you joy—whether it’s a hobby or that quiet voice of curiosity inside you. This newsletter is fueled by that very curiosity. For years, I felt it slip away, but living in Japan helped me rediscover and reignite it in ways I never imagined. If you're new here—welcome! I'm Ina. I originally came to Japan to study the language but ended ...

I've been diving deeper into AI recently, especially as part of Network School, where I’ve had the chance to meet incredible people from AI, machine learning and entrepreneurs. AI is a subject I didn’t know much about before, and I’m still learning. Whenever I bring it up to my mom, she always tells this story about a movie she saw in the past where, in the end, the robot created by a professor ends up killing him. It never fails to crack me up! But in all seriousness, while AI is advancing r...

I never thought I would write about this topic, ever! However, I came across a fascinating book by a dietitian who managed the menu and diet for a sm...

I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone following and subscribing to my newsletter. I appreciate you giving me the chance to share a little bit about Japan. As you know my newsletter is called ‘Bee Curious’ because I love bees and believe curiosity is very important value as an adult which I don’t want to loose it :D. Since joining Warpcast (a Farcaster client similar to Twitter/X but ONchain), many people have asked me for practical recommendations. They don’t want to know the histo...

A few months ago, I visited Miyakojima in Okinawa, and it had some of the most breathtaking beaches I’ve ever seen—the crystal-clear blue waters and soft white sand were unforgettable. But what stood out the most was how incredibly warm the sea water was. It felt like I was taking a bath! I found th

For me, pasta is like a blank canvas that you can paint with any color you like, and it will always turn out well. You can try oily, tomato-based, cr...

Many foreigners are familiar with Ichiran Ramen, a well-known brand with locations in London, the USA, and more. However, if you ask locals if they often eat at Ichiran, the answer is usually no. Ichiran Ramen is more of an experience and is relatively expensive for a ramen meal. Locals prefer to eat cheap ramen wherever they can find it. Ramen is the go-to meal for the broke student, the single person just starting to work, or those men who have argued with their wives and need some ramen-me...