Archive - Satoru’s Greedy Algorithm

More tips on having good food in Japan

I stand by my konbini and depachika post, but there's obviously more

Aug 16

July 2025

For the love of Myaku-Myaku

Part 2 of 2 on expos, on Expo 2025 in Osaka

Jul 20

1970 Osaka Expo popularized conveyer belt sushi

Part 1 of 2 on expos

Jul 4

May 2025

Charlotte sans car

I stayed there for 2 nights, and it was good

May 26

Everyone's favorite German neighborhood

Ramen and a show in Lincoln Square

May 3

April 2025

Playing in a 2023-round Go tournament

not April Fools'

Apr 1

February 2025

about my grandmother in Okayama

Feb 23

This newsletter finally has a real title

It's about good things in life and how to find more of them

Feb 6

December 2024

Best Chicago albums of 2024

...out of albums I came across

Dec 31, 2024

November 2024

Right before the baby...

A (half) day in Ukrainian Village

Nov 22, 2024

October 2024

Asians in Europe

when Spotify recommendations go right. Also, subscribe to check out my Substack Chat

Oct 19, 2024

Can AI make music that people want to listen to?

Of course yes, but not yet.

Oct 2, 2024

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