I recently received a thoughtful comment on my LinkedIn post about my move to Tokyo and the Asian Coffee Road project. It sparked such a meaningful reflection that I wanted to share my response here with you as well. The comment asked: “How do you envision bridging traditional coffee narratives with modern consumption trends in…… Continue reading Bridging Traditions and Trends: Thoughts from the Asian Coffee Road
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🇰🇷🇯🇵☕️A New Chapter Begins: From Korea to Tokyo, with Coffee and Curiosity
I have some news to share today. In a broader sense, it’s a turning point in my life. In a lighter sense, it’s just another round of packing. I’ll soon be wrapping up my life in Korea and relocating to Tokyo, Japan. These days, I’m spending my time between boxes and items to be donated…… Continue reading 🇰🇷🇯🇵☕️A New Chapter Begins: From Korea to Tokyo, with Coffee and Curiosity
Colonial Mapping of Ethiopia (1935)
Did you know Ethiopia and Japan both hosted their first global expos within decades of each other to assert their cultural identities to the world? As a cultural geographer, I’m exploring how coffee weaves history and culture across continents. Today’s discovery: a 1935 Japanese map of Ethiopia—let’s unpack it I found this fascinating map recently…… Continue reading Colonial Mapping of Ethiopia (1935)
From Ginza to Steam Milk: My Journey with Starbucks
When Starbucks opened its first store in Ginza, Tokyo, in 1996, it marked more than just the arrival of a global coffee chain—it ushered in a new era in Japan’s coffee culture. At the time, traditional kissaten coffee shops dominated the scene, where patrons enjoyed coffee slowly, savoring every moment of indulgence. Starbucks introduced a…… Continue reading From Ginza to Steam Milk: My Journey with Starbucks
