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- Tinier Me X Gloomy Collaboration
- May 21st, 2010Category: Arts & Entertainment
- To refresh and replenish: TinierMe is a Japanese Anime Avatar site that made it's USA debut last year. Since it hit over 700,000 users stateside have been active on the site. For moreinfo about TinierMe you can watch this promo: Since the site has become quite popu ... » Continue Reading
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- Sakura Wonderland
- April 6th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- The first time I ever went to Tokyo was in the spring where I could see the beautiful Cherry Blossoms in bloom! Seeing my first full bloomed tree in Mitaka even inspired me to write a song titled "Sakura in Mitaka". And I still remember another wonderful spring in T ... » Continue Reading
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- Anime Avatars, Rocking Bunnies, & Cute Nerds!
- March 16th, 2010Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Hello Gaijinpot! I have been so busy lately but have a lot to talk about. I wanted to first talk about how I have had the great opportunity to be a sponsor on the Japanese Anime site TinierMe.com which has now made it's US debut recently. The site known in Japan as " ... » Continue Reading
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- DJ TAKU of M-FLO in the US?
- February 17th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- If you have never heard of m-flo, now is the time! m-flo is a critically acclaimed Japanese hip hop group consisting of producer and DJ Taku Takahashi and emcee Verbal. With hits like Come again, Hands, and one of their more newer titles Love Comes and Goes, m-flo has r ... » Continue Reading
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- Anime Selects – Crazy Sexy Tokyo
- February 2nd, 2010Category: Arts & Entertainment, Video
- Being a Tokyo Reporter for ANIME SELECTS right in the heart of Tokyo, Japan was crazy & sexy! This documentary with Stephanie Yanez as the host was shot and aired on COMCAST ON DEMAND titled "CRAZY SEXY TOKYO"! More episodes include: dressing up as a GEISHA, takin ... » Continue Reading
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- Rilakkuma’s official debut in the US
- January 28th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- Rilakkuma is a BEAR character produced by one of the leading Japanese cute character companies, San-X. Rilakkuma stays true to his name, so he enjoys relaxing of course! His favorite things include sleeping, lying around, watching television, listening to music and ... » Continue Reading
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- New Years Day in Japan
- January 4th, 2010Category: Uncategorized
- When I am not in Japan, I'm very fortunate to basically live in a "Little Tokyo" environment where I can witness special festivals & traditions. New Years Day is a very important day for everyone! And what better way to celebrate than with pounding mochi as hard as ... » Continue Reading
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- Christmas tree with CAT EARS? Only in Tokyo…
- December 21st, 2009Category: Arts & Entertainment
- Might I add that the tree had a tail too! With that being said Christmas decorations in Tokyo are so awesome! From the Cat tree at Namja Town in Ikebukuro to the beautiful jaw dropping illuminations in Odaiba, you can either feel the Christmas joy or want to say "bah ... » Continue Reading
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- American Akiba Idol? The Underground Akiba Scene…
- December 9th, 2009Category: Video
- I thought I could talk about how an American like me became an Akiba Idol not once but twice at DEAR STAGE (DIASUTEGI) in Akihabara! Akiba Idols are mostly artists that perform in Akihabara for Otaku, Anime, and all things Moe! The term Moe is described as the burni ... » Continue Reading
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- Live Houses in Tokyo
- November 26th, 2009Category: Arts & Entertainment
- I'm an American J-pop artist and have traveled out to Tokyo several times now for my live house concerts and to even shoot a documentary. On my most recent trip and as part of a mini-tour I performed at a live house called Omotesando FAB! Live Houses is the term fo ... » Continue Reading