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    Brommies, Bikkies, Books, And Bashful Bring Bits Of Britain

    Britain dominated my day unexpectedly today, thanks to my Brompton bike, a plateful of biscuits, books, and a bashful barker. Though a fervent fan of decolonization, I’ve got a powerful penchant for Pommies. Australian culture was heavily influenced by Britain when I was growing up, I was partially educated in England, and I work with a couple of English lads who are top notch blokes. So I have a soft spot for Britain for all sorts of reasons, and I think there’s an element to that with Japan, too, which chose Britain as the first-ever foreign country it formally allied with back in 1902. Anyway, enough of the waffle, and…

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    Timeworn Tinnies A Sign Of The Times

    I’ve lived in Japan far longer than I spent in my native Australia. I love my adopted homeland to the bottom of my heart and cannot go close to expressing the gratitude this land has given me for a life I would never have dreamed possible. Yet, in the nearly four decades I have dwelled in Japan, my nostalgia for Australia has never waned. In fact, the further I move from my departure, the stronger the sentiment becomes, admittedly warped and unrealistic. But the yearning has been assuaged by, of all things, tin signs. Thanks to Temu.com, I’ve been able to find all sorts of signs that allow me to…

  • Perfect Blending of Iconic Aussie Tastes

    TimTams, chocolate biscuits fast becoming one of Australia’s greatest exports and a presence in just about every supermarket in Tokyo nowadays, has started a collaboration with Vegemite, the yeast spread symbolic of Down Under. 今般、東京内ほとんどのスーパーに見かけてオーストラリア発名物輸出品となりつつチョコクッキー「ティムタム」とオーストラリアを代表とする発酵ペースト「ベジマイト」が共作を発表した。 Vegemite flavored TimTams blend two of Oz’s most iconic food products. ベジマイト味ティムタムがオーストラリアの二つの代表的な食品を融合する。 The sweetness of TimTam bikkies seems sure to be perfectly complemented by the savory flavor of Vegemite. ティムタムのビッキーの甘さとベジマイトのうまみが完璧なマッチとなりそうだ。 April 1 marks a perfect date for this collaboration! 共作の発表は4月1日も完璧だ！