In this issue: A complete guide to the world’s largest gashapon store in Japan, the best songs from one of the greatest Taiwanese indie rock band, & a gochujang steak wrap recipe.

A Complete Guide to the World’s Largest Gashapon Store in Japan

Insert a coin, crank the knob until a toy capsule drops. That feeling of anticipation when opening the capsule as you’ll never know what you’re going to get. A fond childhood memory, except that I didn’t even know it was called Gashapon back then.

Gashapon has a huge part in Japanese pop culture. So much so that there’s a dedicated store that houses nothing but these vending machines. The largest of these stores by far is located in Tokyo… The Travel Pockets

No Party For Cao Dong - Band Spotlight Playlist

One of the best indie rock bands to come out of Taiwan, and some might even say generation-defining. Some give the band the nickname “No Tickets for Cao Dong” because tickets to their shows are so hard to come by.

Gochujang Steak Wraps

The sugar in the seasoning is your ticket to steaks that are deeply dark and crusty outside and juicy within. With this method you may even find yourself making one of the nicest-looking steaks of your life—and without trying all that hard. The accompanying gochujang sauce is bright and brash, an excellent foil to the savory meat… Bon Appétit

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