At a Mexican restaurant, I wanted to ask for "not spicy at all."Panicking, I accidentally said: "Please, no violence in my food."The chef burst out laughing and shouted to the back: "ONE PACIFIST TACO!"Now every time I visit, he smiles, hands me my order, and says: "Zero violence, pure peace today, my friend."It's not on the menu, but he makes it for me every time.
Cultural FAQs
What is "The Bewilderment" category?
Stories where ordinary American habits — greetings, orders, appliances — feel like puzzles to a visitor raised on different defaults.
Who is NOBUNAGA / @japan_nobunaga?
NOBUNAGA is an English-language comedy storytelling project: a wandering samurai observes modern American life. Stories also appear in the book The Samurai Who Discovered Free Chips.
Are these stories fiction or real travel notes?
They are literary comedy postcards rooted in recognizable American customs. Read them as storytelling, not as a guidebook, then check local norms when you travel.
