# Bee Curious

> Curious about Japan - this newsletter is all about culture, startups, brands and history. Sometimes a travel guide!

## Recent Posts

- [Anpanman: Japan’s Sweetest Hero ](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/anpanman-japans-sweetest-hero): The story of Anpanman and how it changed generations?
- [Kakigōri: Japan’s Coolest Summer Treat](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/kakigori-japans-coolest-summer-treat-1)
- [Japan’s Coolest Airbnb Stays - Part 2](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/japans-coolest-airbnb-stays-part-2): 9 Cool Airbnb Designs in Japan: Retreats with Saunas, Century-Old Homes, and Local Impact 
- [Japan’s Coolest Airbnb Stays - Part 1](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/japans-coolest-airbnb-stays-part-1): 9 Cool Airbnb Designs in Japan: Retreats with Saunas, Century-Old Homes, and Local Impact 
- [Japan’s Best Onsen for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience - Part 2](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/japans-best-onsen-for-a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-part-2): A Two-Part Newsletter Showcasing Hidden Onsen Ryokan & Onsen Towns for Your Next Escape- Part 2
- [Japan’s Best Onsen for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience- Part 1](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/japans-best-onsen-for-a-once-in-a-lifetime-experience-part-1): A Two-Part Newsletter Showcasing Hidden Onsen Ryokan & Onsen Towns for Your Next Escape- Part 1
- [How to Call Someone "Stupid" in Japanese?](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/how-to-call-someone-stupid-in-japanese): The Many Ways to Say "Stupid" in Japanese (And When to Use Them!)
- [Kokudaka Project: Where Rice Meets Blockchain in Japan](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/kokudaka-project-where-rice-meets-blockchain-in-japan): A conversation with co-founders of a new community economy project called Kokudaka.
- [Den Fujita: The Hamburger King of Japan ](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/den-fujita-the-hamburger-king-of-japan): Part 2- A continuation of the story of Den Fujita, the founder of McDonald’s Japan—his bold business strategies, controversial statements, and insights from a former employee.
- [McDonald’s Japan: A Story of Success, Struggles, and Reinvention
](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/mcdonalds-japan-a-story-of-success%2C-struggles%2C-and-reinvention): A Two-Part Deep Dive into McDonald’s Growth, Obstacles, and Its Charismatic Founder of Japan

- [Osaka Expo 2025](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/osaka-expo-2025)
- [The Many Names for "Wife" in Japanese](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/the-many-names-for-wife-in-japanese): Etymology of "Wife" in Japanese
- [Summer Vibes, Winter Harvest: Japan’s Strawberry Story](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/japans-strawberry-story)
- [Aging Japan and the Rise of Robotics](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/aging-japan-and-the-rise-of-robotics)
- [Waymo: The Future of Autonomous Driving Comes to Tokyo
](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/waymo-the-future-of-autonomous-driving-comes-to-tokyo)
- [When Pizza Spoke Japanese](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/when-pizza-spoke-japanese)
- [Famichiki: Japan's Most Beloved Fried Chicken?
](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/famichiki-japans-most-beloved-fried-chicken)
- [The Ultimate Ramen Map of Japan
](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/the-ultimate-ramen-map-of-japan): I researched The Japan News - Ramen Japan and created a Google Map featuring ramen spots in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Okinawa, and beyond. (Scroll to the bottom to view the map!)
- [Tokyo's Best Matcha Cafés](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/tokyos-best-matcha-cafes): Special Edition: Sharing 5 places in Tokyo to try great matcha latte.

- [Great Design Cafes in Japan (Part 2)](https://paragraph.com/@beecurious/great-design-cafes-in-japan-part-2): Continuation of Part 1: Exploring More Japanese Cafe Designs


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