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Momofuku Ando: Every College Student’s Savior

A bowl of the original Nissin Chikin ramen (which was invented by Momofuku Ando) with an egg on top and green onions sprinkled around.

In the realm of culinary impact, nobody gets to stand as tall and proud as Momofuku Ando. Without his genius and perseverance, college dormitories, busy office break rooms, and countless broke people would starve. You see, Ando is the brilliant…

Nakano Sunplaza: Sunsetting a Cultural Icon

A view of Nakano Sunplaza from the right side at night from an overpass crossing.

If you get a chance to walk around the area in the middle of Tokyo’s Nakano ward, there’s a distinct triangular building that stands out from the buildings around it. It’s a former hotel and concert venue that’s been an…