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- Weekly Digest: 9/26~9/30
- October 1st, 2011Category: Arts & Entertainment
- 9/26 (Mon.) Wabi-Sabi House opens in Nakano "Wabi-Sabi" is a Japanese term that expresses an acceptance of transient beauty. Even if things are not beautiful outside, their inside has strong meaning and true beauty. This "Wabi-Sabi" house shows the true Japanese ... » Continue Reading
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- Madame Tussauds Tokyo opens in Odaiba
- September 30th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Madame Tussauds Tokyo has opened at Odaiba DECKS Tokyo Beach where it will be until Jan 4. There are waxworks of world-famous celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Lady Gaga in a see-through body suit, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Jackie Chan, Beyo ... » Continue Reading
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- A guide to getting around Tokyo
- September 30th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Tokyo and Yokohama are incredibly difficult cities to navigate due to the lack of street names, main thoroughfares and addresses that don't correspond to anything. “Getting Around Tokyo: Tokyo Pocket Atlas and Transportation Guide,” by Boyé Lafayette De Mente, is a un ... » Continue Reading
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- How to get your favorite items shipped to you from U.S.
- September 28th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- If you're having trouble finding a retailer who will ship your items from the U.S. to you in Japan, a company called Wesendtoyou.com might be the answer. You simply shop online at sites such as Amazon.com, eBay, Best Buy, Sears and Macy's, and if they can't ship an it ... » Continue Reading
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- Meet the dirty girls of Ayaman Japan
- September 28th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Ayaman Japan is a girls' entertainment group performing mainly at party events around Roppingi and Nishi-Azabu. There are 100 members in Ayaman Japan, all of whom were scouted by the leader who is called "Ayaman Director" and members were scouted by "Ayaman Dir ... » Continue Reading
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- TV commercial of the week: Lotte Fit’s gum
- September 27th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Here are two new commercials for Lotte Fit's (gum). Commercials for the popular gum are famous for their unique memorable songs and dances. The main characters of this commercial series are fashion model Nozomi Sasaki and actor Takeru Sato. There are two new ads -- t ... » Continue Reading
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- Another Bijin
- September 26th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- This is the latest in the Malcolm Ernst series of cartoons. Hey all, it’s me again, Akie from good ole Akita. Wow! I can’t believe it’s already September and that means the end of summer. No more hot and steamy weather (hopefully). No more lush green forests to roam ... » Continue Reading
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- TV commercial of the week: Aflac
- September 13th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- The Aflac Duck has been a popular figure in TV commercials in Japan for almost a decade. The duck has been used in commercials to promote a variety of insurance policies sold by the U.S. company.In the latest commercial, Sho Sakurai and Aoi Miyazaki play the organ, whil ... » Continue Reading
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- The Evil Seal Shop, “Shinimonogurui”
- September 13th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- In Japan, it is common to use a seal with your name for contracts, receiving packages or other items. If you’d like to have an unusual seal, have a look at Shinimonogurui (Evil Seal), an online shop on Rakuten. They make incredible seals such as a Daibutsu that shoot ... » Continue Reading
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- Compartes Chocolatier opens Tokyo Station store
- September 13th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Famous U.S. organic chocolate shop Compartes Chocolatier has opened its 4th Tokyo store at Tokyo Station. The first Compartes Chocolatier opened in LA in 1950, and was said to be loved by stars such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and other celebrities.The current o ... » Continue Reading
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- Meet the comedy duo Rahmens
- September 13th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Rahmens is a comedy duo of Kentaro Kobayashi and Jin Katagiri. They graduated from the print-making department at Tama Art University. They first became famous after appearing on the NHK program "Comedians on air battle" in 1999. Kentaro Kobayashi is a script ... » Continue Reading
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- Kyary pamyu pamyu a big hit on YouTube
- September 6th, 2011Category: Uncategorized
- Kyary pamyu pamyu is a Japanese fashion model and singer who has been popular since 2009. She is sometimes referred to as the "Japanese Lady Gaga." Known for her funny faces, she made her musical debut with "PONPONPON" in July and released her debut album "Moshi mos ... » Continue Reading
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