Years ago I found a McNugget sized chunk of seasoning in the bottom of a bag of BBQ baked Lays and dutifully ate it. It wasn’t all it was cracked up to be.

Umami. I hate it, I hate it, I hate it. I’ve never heard anyone in Japan use this word and it’s all over Food Network and shit blogs. It makes me irrationally angry when I hear it or read it. But I did notice that the Ajinomoto HQ down the street from my house has a building called “Umami Science Square” so what do I…

There is GENERALLY no street eating. But as Lillian said, many conbini here have indoor eating areas. People also just eat outside the store or anywhere as a matter of fact.

We’ve had spicy nuggets here in Japan on and off for a while. They are just ok. I prefer regular nugs but some of the sauces are very good.

Shichi and Nana both mean 7 in Japanese. You’re not getting a different product, just a different translation.

Napolitan is hot garbage

I’ve lived here in Japan for the past 22 years. It can’t be all sushi and ramen. It’s just part of the variety.

They should probably try brewing beer on Earth first.

Because this Taco Bell is in East Stroudsburg and Yocco’s is in the Allentown area.

Well, Bahrain will deny you entry if you have an Israeli stamp in your passport. Maybe that’s it.

There was a lowrider shop next to my old apartment in Byobugaura. If I recall the shop was called “Low Low” and the group was called “Affrows”. I’m not sure if it’s still there since I have no reason to stop in that area.

That bus is headed to Otisburg!

Nope. The spouse can apply for permanent residency and the US citizen is their sponsor. The only real perk is a higher priority in processing and no quotas. The foreign national still needs to have a background check and interview with immigration officials. The background check also includes a sealed police report…

I just see the dude from South Park