Journal
June 17, 2026
Both spellings are correct. Here is what the word means, where the extra letters come from, and why we land on Owanbe.
June 16, 2026
Jollof is the smoky, tomato-red rice at the heart of a West African party. Here is what it is, and the small adventure of cooking it in snow country.
June 15, 2026
An owanbe is a big, open Yoruba celebration built around food, music, color, and welcome. Here is what happens at one, and what it feels like to be in the room.
June 14, 2026
A short, friendly glossary of the words behind an owanbe. Aso ebi, gele, jollof, suya, alaga, and more, each with what it means and how it shows up in Sapporo.
June 13, 2026
August is Sapporo at its most alive: beer gardens in Odori, summer festivals, bon odori, and one new night in purple. A simple guide to the month.
June 12, 2026
Afrobeats is the West African pop sound moving dance floors worldwide. Here is what it is, how to start listening, and where the sound is heading in Hokkaido.
June 11, 2026
At a Yoruba celebration, people shower cash over the dancers. It looks wild. It is actually a blessing. Here is what spraying means and how to do it without feeling awkward.