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Bokura Ga Ita 04.04.12

The popular shojo manga Bokura Ga Ita (English title: We Were There) which started in 2002, ended their serialized run with this year’s March edition of Betsucomi, is now in theaters as a 2 part live-action movie.   The first part … READ MORE
Frozen Foam Beer anyone? 04.02.12

Japanese summers could be dreadful. No, I take that back. It IS dreadful! With high humidity and the hot temperature,when you step outside you will be covered in sweating.  Gross.  That is why adults love to drink ice cold beers … READ MORE
RIZE North America Tour – Awesomeness Beyond Belief. (With Fade, Hip Hop Gamer, JR Junior) 03.30.12

The ultra awesome numetal group RIZE just finished their North American tour this week. With two dates in Toronto and one in New York City, Rize gave three great performances and captured the hearts of many new fans. I myself … READ MORE
IN-N-Out Burger in Tokyo?! 03.28.12

Out of all the burger joints here in LA my favorite is In-N-Out! When I used to live in Tokyo, I would have cravings for a Double-Double and wondered why… WHY ARE THERE NO IN-N-OUT IN TOKYOOOOOOO! (T_T) But on … READ MORE
Acchan Graduating AKB48 03.26.12

Atsuko Maeda, better known for her nickname ‘Acchan’, announced on the final day of AKB48 three day concert at the Saitama Super Arena (March 25th) that she will be graduating AKB48 soon.  25,000 fans at the arena were shocked and … READ MORE
Summer Music festival’s in Japan 03.22.12

The arrival of Japan’s long and hot summer means it is the opening of the grand music festivals!  From May to September there are over 20 major music festivals scheduled across Japan.  Out of the many festivals to be held, … READ MORE
AKB48 CAFE＆SHOP HAKATA 03.19.12

On March 20th, AKB48 CAFE＆SHOP will open their 3rd and first shop outside of Tokyo.  Their 3rd shop is going to be in Fukuoka prefecture, south of Japan, in Hakata ward.  AKB48 has their sister group HKT48 (Hakata) so you … READ MORE
One year after 03.14.12

As many of you know, a year has passed since the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.  Tohoku is steadily recovering from the tragedy.  Many Japanese people were affected in one way or another but still staying strong and supporting each other. … READ MORE
Inside the Meltdown. 03.13.12

A BBC documentary that shows inside story of the Fukushima meltdowns told by those who were there. It’s been a year… :”This film uses unique video from the frontline of the disaster and footage we filmed later with the men … READ MORE
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Vending Machine! 03.08.12

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu who is now on everyone’s watch just presented a vending machine she designed for the Coca-cola!  There are several designs to the vending machines and they will all be placed around Takeshita-dori, which is the main street … READ MORE
2012 Collaboration with popular cartoonist caramel corn will be appeared limited period of time! 03.06.12

Collaboration package of caramel corn with popular cartoonists has hit and has had explosive sales even though they’re only available for a limited time. Four new designs were announced this year! The first release is the package of yellow, honey butter … READ MORE
HINAMATSURI: Girls’ Day 03.03.12

Today is March 3rd! In Japan, March 3rd has been known as the Girls’ Day since the Heian period. Hinamatsuri is to pray for a young girl’s growth and happiness.  To celebrate this festival, households with girls will display a … READ MORE
World’s first cup chow mein BAR “Yakiso BAR UFO” is now open! 02.29.12

The Yakisoba UFO (cup chow mein) new TV commercial presentation and open press conference was held at Promenade in Metro Tokyo Metro Shinjuku Station underground passage on February 27. For a limited time from February 27 to march 4th, they … READ MORE