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Azuma Den Canberra – Japanese and Korean Fusion Restaurant Overview Azuma Den is a Japanese and Korean fusion restaurant located in Canberra. It combines Japanese izakaya-style dining with Korean-inspired dishes, focusing mainly on set menus and shared dining. We visited Azuma Den using a Christmas gift voucher and made an online reservation in advance. Even though we visited on a weekday evening, the restaurant was already quite busy. If you plan to visit Azuma Den in Canberra, booking ahead is highly recommended.  

Why I Chose to Read Second Sister After 13·67 Official cover image of Second Sister by Chan Ho-Kei (Bloomsbury Publishing)  After reading Chan Ho-Kei’s 13·67, I wanted to read more of his work. So, I picked up Second Sister, which is a very different kind of mystery. From the start, the story shows the case as a suicide. Because of this, readers who expect a strong mystery from the first page might feel the beginning is calm. But as the story goes on, it becomes clear that Second Sister is not just about finding the criminal. 

Discovering 29 Cafe & Eatery – A Canberra Banh Mi Spot Exterior view of 29 Cafe & Eatery in Curtin, with outdoor tables available for casual dining. This banh mi shop was recommended by my husband’s colleague, and that’s how we first discovered it. My husband has always loved banh mi and has tried many places around Canberra. After his first visit here, he said the food was solid and has continued to come back occasionally. For me, this was my second visit.

How I Started Binge-Watching: My First Harlan Coben Series Last weekend, my husband and I were looking for something new on Netflix. We love mystery and suspense, and we saw this new series called <Run Away>. We didn't know much about the author, Harlan Coben, but the trailer looked great. We said, "Let's just watch the first episode and see," but we ended up binge-watching the whole thing all weekend! It was so good that now I want to watch all of his other works. 

Introduction – Discovering Chan Ho‑kei 13·67 Novel I usually read Korean and Japanese detective novels and enjoy works by Keigo Higashino, but I had never read books by Hong Kong or Chinese authors. While browsing the mystery section on platforms I use for webtoons, web novels, comics, and e-books, I came across 13·67, newly updated. I started reading it without expectations, but I quickly became fully absorbed in the story.

Personal Viewing Background｜Not a Hardcore Avatar Fan, But Always End Up Watching Official Avatar: Fire and Ash Varang poster. Courtesy of 20th Century Studios / official Avatar social media. I am not a huge fan of fantasy movies, except for Harry Potter. When the first Avatar came out, I was impressed by the visuals, but I was not a big fan. Still, I always end up watching the new Avatar movies.

Upscale Vietnamese Restaurant in Woden, Canberra I usually choose Vietnamese food when I want something light, fresh, and full of vegetables. While many people think of Vietnamese food as quick and affordable, The Q Dining offers an upscale Vietnamese dining experience. It’s a stylish, high-quality restaurant. Another big plus for health-conscious diners is that they don’t use MSG, making it a great choice for clean and mindful eating. The welcoming entrance of The Q Dining has beautiful Christmas decorations.