Top 10 Japanese English
While researching on wasei-eigo for a second, more interesting follow up to our popular Made In Japan English article, I came across this survey by search engine Goo where Japanese netizens answered...
View ArticleMarimokkori
Hokkaido’s mascot, Marimokkori is a play on the two words Marimo and Mokkori, the later of which is Japanese slang for erection. You’ll find this whimsical (to put it nicely) character for sale at...
View ArticleSundown Festival 2011
In the past couple of years, the Sundown Festival have brought an assortment of popular Korean and Japanese artists over to Singapore. Acts primarily consisted of Korean boy and girl bands such as...
View ArticleHonke Owariya Soba
If you’re walking in the middle of Kyoto taking in the cool atmosphere while the yellow autumn leaves wavering with each caress of the wind, you’ve had that craving for soba. Honke Owariya is one soba...
View ArticleYomenya Goemon
It has always been a struggle to find food that agrees with the rest of the crowd while not breaking the wallet, especially when one is in town over the weekends. I’m happy to announce that with the...
View ArticleJapan Top 20 Hip List 2011
Earlier today, the Dentsu Innovation Institute released their findings for 2011’s top “hit products” in Japan. The list shows the top 20 items, figures and phenomenons as seen from a internet survey...
View ArticleSundown Festival 2011 Impressions
Thousands braved the strong rains and made their way down to the Marina Promenade last Saturday for what was perhaps the largest outdoor concert in Singapore this year, Sundown Festival 2011. Despite...
View ArticleCool Japan Forum 2011
Along with the staging of Anime Festival Asia, an event named the Cool Japan Forum was held as well. Cited as an event that brings the top minds from various industries under one roof, we visited the...
View ArticleBaby, The Stars Shine Bright
As a culturally rich nation that has brought us some of the most intriguing arts, culinary and technological innovations, over the years Japan has had plenty of other cultural exports that have had to...
View ArticleAKB48 Google+
Today marks the 6th anniversary of AKB48’s theater debut at Akihabara and will be celebrated in the evening with a grand performance no doubt, a performance that we tried applying to but sadly failed...
View ArticleTsukematsukeru
Blogger turn fashion model Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ) is back again with her first individual single release since the album Moshimoshi Harajuku, which contained the much talked about PONPONPON....
View ArticleBanana Inn Hotel & Spa Bandung
Not too long ago, I spent a few nights over at Bandung for business and ended up staying at the Banana Inn Hotel & Spa. It took a while to follow up but here are some more shots of the hotel and...
View Article6%DOKIDOKI
6%DOKIDOKI is a famous Harajuku fashion boutique responsible for much of the “kawaii” fashion looks that you see in magazines like Fruits. The creation of fashion designer Sebastian Masuda, 6%DOKIDOKI...
View ArticleMemories for the Future Project
Previously we mentioned Google Japan’s efforts to promote Japan’s cultural offerings and encourage foreigners to continue visiting Japan in response to the Tohoku disaster. Since May this year, the...
View ArticleEveryBody JUMP
Fast rising Avex Trax idol group SUPER☆GiRLS announced that they will be releasing their new album scheduled for 1st February 2012. This is their second stage album after Chouzetsu Shoujo last December...
View ArticleDiablo III Preview
The next installment of the popular Diablo franchise will be returning soon to wreck havoc on our social lives. We were fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to get a sneak peak of this most anticipated...
View ArticleMister Donut
While the sparsity of Krispy Kremes often attracts long queues to the cafe during lunchtime hours, Mister Donut shops are rarely packed. I used to be an avid Krispy Kreme supporter too but when...
View ArticleHero / Sweet Jewel
Today marks the day of the second release by avex trax’s latest group of music talents, Fairies. The new single is a double A-side of Hero / Sweet Jewel. Both songs feature high quality, pleasant and...
View ArticleReal Grade 1/1 Gundam Project
After making its debut at Odaiba back in 2009, the giant Gundam was moved to the Shizuoka Hobby Fair where it stood until March this year. Since August, parts of the famous life sized Gundam statue...
View ArticlePlayStation Vita
Sony’s latest portable gaming system, the Vita was publicly launched last Saturday in Japan. As luck would have it, I had the chance to get a hands on on this new piece of technology. Impressions...
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