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Giacomo Lee in The Far East

Japanese Cyberpunk Music

For those interested in electronic Japanese music from the 1980s until now, check out Girl in the Shell — A Look at…

Karl Schutz in The Far East

Slush in Seoul

EurAsia’s hottest tech hub comes to Seoul on October 20, 2014

Karl Schutz in The Far East

A 7/11 Story

An ode to the best bar in Uiseong, Korea

Sky Kauweloa in The Far East

KakaoTalk-Taxi: What Uber Can’t Accomplish

So, there’s chatter that KakaoTalk is going to make way into the taxi brokering business as part of the “Sharing-Economy.” As previously noted, I personally don’t think that term accurately describes the monetization of having a business that brokers…

Sky Kauweloa in The Far East

Uber Korea Isn’t Part of the Sharing Economy

I hate to distract from the uproar by the expat community on the news that Uber in Korea is being banned. But…

Yumiko Sato in The Far East

6 Tips For Learning Japanese

Have you wondered why some people learn a language better than others? I’ve had a long time to think about…

Giacomo Lee in The Far East

Gangnam’s Sherlock Themed Cafe

221B: Baker Street comes to Seoul.

Giacomo Lee is a…

Jeff South in The Far East

Chinese food for thought

You’d be out of your candied gourd not to try these dishes

Giacomo Lee in The Far East

The Best of Humming Urban Stereo

A Beginner’s Guide to the Godfather of Bingsu Pop.

Giacomo Lee in SOKO: South Korea

The History Behind Korea’s Secret Gold Temple.

A Very Regal Asylum.

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