Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Taipei Street Joints for Sign2

 


Wagu Teppanyaki 


Kyoto Matcha Yoghurt ice-cream 


Korean BBQ joint



Tempura hot pot 


Taiwan was under Japanese occupation for over fifty years, and as a result, much of what I observe in its streets and shops consists of direct franchises from Japan. Historically, one might expect the Taiwanese to harbor resentment toward Japan for its colonial rule over the island, particularly in light of the Sino-Japanese War, during which millions of Chinese lives were lost in a single day. Yet, paradoxically, the majority of the population today embraces Japanese popular culture with great enthusiasm, admiring everything from its cuisine and fashion to its history. In many respects, the island bears the unmistakable imprint of a Japanese state.

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29 comments:

  1. That is interesting. That BBQ place looks so inviting.

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  2. Great collection of signs. I like the ice cream. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  3. These places look pretty classy. The ice-cream looks so good!

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  4. En la decoración ya se nota su influencia.
    Un abrazo.

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  5. La vida da muchas vueltas y lo que hace unos años enfrentamiento hoy disfrutando de de la gastronomía de quien fue enemigo.

    Saludos.

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  6. I should not look at these photos when I am hungry. These signs are all about food, and it looks delicious.

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    1. My job away is to eat all the time. Now trying to lose weight

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  7. I like the icecream.
    Many countries have and are embracing things Japanese. Japan has become flavour of the decade.

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  8. Wonderful photos that take us on a journey!!
    Thank you very much!!

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  9. I like the ice-cream sign. I didn't know the Taiwanese were so friendly with the Japanese.

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  10. This looks like a spot I'd like to eat at. Love the ice cream!

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  11. ...I love the collagraphy, it's so artistic!

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  12. I did not know about the occupation and subsequent appreciation of Japanese aways.

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  13. Interesting to note that they have embraced the oppressors culture.

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  14. The matcha soft ice cream cone looks so different than anything I would find where I live.

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