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Need a concentration boost?! Look at cute stuff!
Apparently, it’s not a joke! Studies show that we concentrate better after we look at kawaii stuff! “Through three separate experiments a team of scientists...
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Nagashi Somen // THE FLOWING SOMEN
Oh man. I miss Nagashi Somen a lot. It’s one of the hottest summer traditions in Japan, the outdoor party cuisine! After seeing all the...
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Higashi Honganji Bon Odori
Yesterday, I was able to visit one of the Bon Odori festivals going on this season in temples around Little Tokyo LA and the surrounding...
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Dragon Ash Bassist IKUZONE Passed Away
It is with deep sorrow we bring to you the news of IKUZONE”s passing. The event occurred on the night of April 21st. IKUZONE was...
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Song of the Day: DuelJewel… Again!
Yup, it”s that time of the year. The sun is shining… The birds are chirping… and everywhere people are sneezing, snorting, and shaking their fists...
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Song of the day!! DuelJewel – Hanauta!
When it is time for the cherry blossoms to flower, I always hear this song in my head. DuelJewel are one of my favorite vkei...
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Happy White Day! (and Pi Day)
Today in Japan, it is White Day! It is a holiday celebrated by young lovers as much as Valentine”s day is. White Day comes one...
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Def Tech – Lokahi Lani
Have you ever found a band that you only listen to when you”re feeling a certain emotion? Or an artist you always listen to when...
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Hello Kitty Art.
WOW. A lot of hello kitty in so many costumes and different makeups. I was’t sure if they are for sale or not. Because I...