Hanging out waiting for a train this spring, my intrepid fellow adventurer and I spotted THIS in a vending machine! Of all the unlikely tastes to come in a can, this has got to be one of the WTFiest. I mean, do any of you actually find yourselves craving the innards of a cream puff […]
Category Archives: WTF Japan?
May
15
The Wedding Of Your Dreams
posted by Jonelle Patrick
Because what nuptial event could possibly be complete without… • Jonelle Patrick writes mysteries set in Tokyo
May
09
Beautifully Beastly
posted by Jonelle Patrick
Rose. Flavored. Yogurt. Let’s all agree that this one ought to have remained a fantasy. • Jonelle Patrick writes mysteries set in Tokyo. Painted Doll is now out in paperback.
May
01
The Slippery Slope, Illustrated
posted by Jonelle Patrick
See, this is where tolerance will get you. Let them get away with putting ginger pickles and fish shavings on pizza, say nothing when your spaghetti comes topped with sea urchin eggs, and next thing you know, you’ll be waking up to every child’s worst nightmare: SPINACH PANCAKES. • Jonelle Patrick writes mysteries set in Tokyo. …or watch […]
April
11
I’m Sure They Didn’t Mean To Suggest…
posted by Jonelle Patrick
• Jonelle Patrick writes mysteries set in Tokyo. Her fourth book, Painted Doll, is just out in paperback
April
08
Pink Food Season Arrives In All Its WTF Splendor
posted by Jonelle Patrick
It never fails – every time the big cherry things burst into bloom, I see foods that totally make me want to shout “What the pinkity pink?” I’m not talking about food that should be pink (like sakura ice cream) or is only slightly questionably pink (like strawberry lattes), I’m talking about the HELP EEK WHY IS THAT FOOD PINK specialties that appear every […]
April
02
Please Tell Me This Isn’t Really A Thing
posted by Jonelle Patrick
GLAMPING. Camping + Glamour = Glamping? No. In fact, all flavors of charcoal-toasted NO. On a stick. Those two words don’t belong together EVER. Except, maybe, in Japan. Where you can purchase rugged tents like these: And toast yourself some classic campfire treats with this: And you can even bring Fifi. Update: OMG, what should I see this morning but an actual news […]
