Category Archives: nostalgic eats

Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ differences explained via curry

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Ben Hsu

As one of the few surviving lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports coupes left in existence, there is obviously a lot of interest in the Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ. Which one should you get, though? The specific differences between the Toyobaru twins … Continue reading →

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Mmmm… Subaru 360 Cookies

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Ben Hsu

As usual, available in Japan only.

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Toyota Ghost Found on Toast

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Ben Hsu

Today is Resurrection Day, and as everyone knows, long-dead spiritual figures just love to reveal themselves to the world via pre-sliced bread conveniently warmed by modern kitchen appliance. Toast is the medium of choice, in fact, for the likes of … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine's Day from JNC

Posted on February 14, 2008 by Ben Hsu

If we received this Carmania set of chocolate shaped tools from Japanese confectioner Frantz Kobe Sweets, we’d totally put out. Last year we took this photo (right) of the 2007 set at Tokyu Hands department store. The much better pic … Continue reading →

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