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1 week ago | eatbook.sg | Dewi Nurjuwita

Best Japanese convenience store foodFor Singaporeans travelling to Japan, going to a Japanese convenience store, AKA konbini, is a rite of passage. Places including 7-Eleven, Family Mart, or Lawson are packed with affordable snacks, ready-to-eat meals, and even cafe-quality desserts that cater to every craving, any time of day. And yes, in case you’re wondering, you can eat your way through Tokyo on a budget, thanks to the sheer variety and quality of konbini food.

2 weeks ago | thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita

Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025If you’ve ever thought, “arts festivals aren’t for me,” the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) might just change your mind. SIFA returns from 16th May-1st June 2025, and this year’s edition is bigger and more inclusive than ever. The theme is “More Than Ever”, a nod to how the arts can reflect, connect, and challenge us in ways we might not expect.

3 weeks ago | thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita

Books Kinokuniya at Raffles City If you’ve been following the buzz around the Shonen Jump pop-up at Kinokuniya Takashimaya, here’s more good news for Kino fans: Books Kinokuniya is set to open a brand new outlet at Raffles City Shopping Centre this August. This will be the brand’s 3rd location in Singapore, joining its flagship store at Takashimaya and its Bugis Junction branch. First, an introduction to Books Kinokuniya.

4 weeks ago | thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita

Airbnbs in BangkokThere are 2 types of Singaporeans who travel: hotel people and Airbnb folks. If you fall into the second camp, say no more. We found Airbnbs in Bangkok that offer a more personal, design-forward, and live-like-a-local kind of vibe. It’s for travellers looking to trade cookie-cutter hotels for something with a little more soul.

4 weeks ago | thesmartlocal.com | Dewi Nurjuwita

Using a QR code to cross the Causeway There’s no shortage of ways to get from Singapore to JB – you can hop on the KTM shuttle, take a bus, or drive up for a supper run. And with Malaysia’s e-gate system already speeding things up, the journey has only gotten smoother. But here’s the latest lobang for regular JB-goers: you can now use a QR code to breeze through immigration at Woodlands and Tuas Checkpoints.