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Going up Tokyo tower

Tokyo Tower is one of Japan's most recognizable city landmarks in the city of Tokyo, Japan. It is located in the Minato district of Tokyo, it is both a symbol of the city’s post-war rebirth and tad a hub for tourism. Standing at 333 meters tall, the tower held the title of Japan’s tallest structure for 54...

Exploring Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama

Let’s take an explore today The Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama, Japan. It is an interactive museum dedicated to the popular instant noodle brand. The museum is located in the Minato Mirai area, and provides a mix of galleries, audio-visual and cup-noodle hands-on experience. Furthermore, established in 2011, the museum was built to commemorate the invention of instant...

Butabage Butadon Suntec City

Butabage Butadon, a renowned Japanese restaurant from Hokkaido, has established its presence in Singapore's Suntec City. Originating from Obihiro, Hokkaido. It is also known as the birthplace of the famous Obihiro Meibutsu Buta Don, or Butahage as it is known. The recipe is passed down and led by third-generation Chef Hitoshi Yano, with his son managing the...

Keppel Coastal Trail at Labrador Nature Park

The Keppel Coastal Trail at Labrador Nature Park in Singapore offers a blend of history and nature. Parts of the park were closed to the public for a few years for a major redevelopment from 2023 to 2024. This following an announcement by the Singapore National Parks Board (NParks) in November 2021, following the Forest Restoration Action...

How to install and run a local Deepseek R1 instance

This article teaches you how to quickly install, setup and run DeepSeek R1 large language models (LLMs) in under 30 minutes on your local computer with minimal configuration. This variant when installed from online sources can run local without any internet access. It allows you to keep your output data private, perfect for offline AI tasks like...

Hanami Market 2025 Suntec City

Let’s take a visit to Hanami Market 2025 at Suntec City in Singapore. This annual event is a marketplace which tad celebrates Japanese culture. It features over 60 stall booths within an indoor venue brought to you by local and international vendors. Here, they offer fan art, exclusive apparel, and handcrafted trinkets. The market runs over a one-Sunday...

Yappari Steak Vivocity

Let’s dine in today at Yappari Steak VivoCity. The restaurant is famous for serving 100% Certified Black Angus beef, lightly seared and presented on hot lava stones sourced from Mount Fuji. A Hot Stone Steak Experience Yappari Steak is a renowned dining concept from Okinawa, Japan, known for its interactive and high-quality steak experience. At its core, it is...

Bai Nian Niang Dou Foo

Singapore is a melting pot of cultures and cuisines, and Bai Nian Niang Dou Foo at Albert Centre Market & Food Centre is one of its culinary gems. This humble yet iconic hawker stall has tad built a reputation for serving some of the city’s most delectable traditional soupy Niang Dou Foo (also known as Yong Tau...

River Hongbao 2025 explorations

Happy Chinese new year! Let’s take a visit and explore River Hongbao 2025. The event is held from January 27 to February 5 at Gardens by the Bay, celebrating Chinese New Year in Singapore. This year, it also marks Singapore's 60th year of independence, known as SG60. Let's take an explore of the lantern light up at...

Light to night 2025 SG Art week

There are not many events in the Singapore civic district which transforms the night into the light. Come Light to Night Festival 2025, back for its 9th edition a mesmerizing annual event running from 17 January 2025 to 6 February 2025 in the Civic District and National Gallery area. The area is transformed into a vibrant hub...

Artbox 2025 Singapore Expo

We see the return of Artbox at the Singapore Expo in January 2025, promising a vibrant mix of art, retail therapy, and food. Asia's largest creative pop-up festival, this year’s edition, “Artbox Everyday,” will span two weekends: 17th- 19th January and 24-26th January. It’s held at Singapore Expo Hall 4, running from 12 pm to 11 pm. On...

Bird Avenue Centrepoint

Bird Avenue, located in Centrepoint Mall at Orchard road, Singapore, offers a blend of classic and modern dining experiences. Originally a small eatery, it has grown into a popular restaurant specializing in chicken-based dishes with unique twists. The restaurant is well-loved by both locals and tourists for its diverse menu, especially its flame-grilled chicken. Let’s take a...

Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice KL

Heun Kee Claypot Chicken Rice is renowned for its traditional claypot dishes cooked under a traditional charcoal fire. The restaurant is situated at Jalan Yew, Pudu, and has a rich history and a reputation for serving claypot chicken rice- one of Malaysia’s favorite comfort foods through the generations. The restaurant was established in 1985, it began as a...

Fuiyoh! It’s Uncle Roger fried rice

The Fuiyoh Uncle Roger restaurant is located in KL Pavilion Mall, Malaysia. It draws inspiration from Nigel Ng’s comedic persona, Uncle Roger. Known for its humorous take on Asian cuisine, particularly fried rice, the brand has gained international fame. This dining outlet blends humor with culinary creativity, showcasing the charm that made Uncle Roger so popular. History of...

Visiting Batu Caves Selangor, Malaysia

The Batu Caves, located in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia, is a must-visit destination when you are in Kuala Lumpur for its stunning sights and cultural significance when you are in the Malaysian Capital city. The natural limestone caves are easily accessible through train or Grab as the two main transportation options. Taking the train offers tad a more traditional...

Swensen’s Unlimited buffet

Swensen's Unlimited at Terminal 2 in Changi Airport Singapore offers an exciting value for money buffet experience. Since Terminal 2 had undergone renovations, it had introduced new additions, including the revamped Swensen's restaurant. This outlet now features a buffet spread instead of the regular à la carte menu. Swensen’s is one of the enduring American franchise brands still...

Lai foong lala noodle KL, Chinatown

Lai Foong lala mee store in Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown

Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2024

The Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) 2024 is in full swing this weekend. It showcases the very best of pop culture under one roof at Marina Bay Sands. This annual event, typically held during the first week of December, saw the return of fans, creators, and exhibitors to an exciting celebration of creativity. The SGCC offers a mix...

BMW Joy City 2024

BMW, renowned for its performance and luxury vehicles, hosted the BMW Joy City event from Friday to Sunday, 15 to 17 November 2024. This event took place at the historic Pasir Panjang Power Station 'B' along Labrador Villa Road. It offers ample space for enthusiasts to experience the thrill of driving with activities like Joy Fun and...

Food and Beverage Expo 2024

The APAC Food and Beverage Expo 2024 is currently on now at the Singapore Expo. This annual event features a diverse array of local and international cuisines. It brings attendees tad a gastronomic adventure with a strong emphasis on food innovation. In a nutshell, the food expo caters to both food lovers, in a family-friendly event. Interestingly, the...

Travel Guides

Exploring Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama

Let’s take an explore today The Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama, Japan. It is an interactive museum dedicated to the popular instant noodle brand....

Technology and Gadgets

How to install and run a local Deepseek R1 instance

This article teaches you how to quickly install, setup and run DeepSeek R1 large language models (LLMs) in under 30 minutes on your local...

Events

Hanami Market 2025 Suntec City

Let’s take a visit to Hanami Market 2025 at Suntec City in Singapore. This annual event is a marketplace which tad celebrates Japanese culture....

River Hongbao 2025 explorations

Light to night 2025 SG Art week

Artbox 2025 Singapore Expo

Food Reviews

Butabage Butadon Suntec City

Butabage Butadon, a renowned Japanese restaurant from Hokkaido, has established its presence in Singapore's Suntec City. Originating from Obihiro, Hokkaido. It is also known...

Museums

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