Monthly Archives: March 2011

Blackout Confusion

Posted on March 17, 2011 by superhappyawesome

As I mentioned previously, we’ve been having scheduled Rolling Blackouts as part of the post-Earthquake situation. Reducing energy is important in these difficult times, and if it’s one more thing to help the relief efforts, then we’re all for it. … Continue reading →

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Tokyo International Anime Fair Canceled & Hashtags, Explained

Posted on March 16, 2011 by superhappyawesome

As I mentioned on Twitter earlier, in a tweet that got retweeted like nobody’s business (even William Gibson retweeted it!), it was announced today that the Tokyo International Anime Fair, or TAF has been canceled. This comes a surprise to

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Strange Days and Stressful Times

Posted on March 15, 2011 by superhappyawesome

It’s strange days and stressful times here in Japan. While the devastation in the affected areas is gut-wrenching, most of the country is trying to get back to some semblance of normalcy. Despite everyone’s concern (and multiple early morning phone … Continue reading →

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Day 3: Getting back to “normal”, and White Day During Hard Times

Posted on March 14, 2011 by superhappyawesome

In Japan, many cell phones are equipped with earthquake alarms that are activated 5 to 10 seconds ahead of tremors. The sound of 30-40 all going off at once in the teacher’s room this afternoon was possibly one of the … Continue reading →

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Day 2: Even the Tokyo Tower is bent…

Posted on March 13, 2011 by superhappyawesome

No pictures of major destruction, just this sad little reminder that Japan isn’t feeling well right now. Even the Tokyo Tower is bent, just a little bit. We’re still doing alright here in Japan. We’re ok on food and supplies, … Continue reading →

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Day 1: Earthquake, the day after

Posted on March 12, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Hey all–we’re still doing fine here in Japan. It’s been a pretty crazy day/night, and we’re a little bit exhausted. The aftershocks seem to have calmed down Literally, as I finished typing this the alarm on the TV went off. … Continue reading →

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Day 0: Earthquake! 地震!

Posted on March 11, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Hey everybody! We’re here safe and sound in Japan, the earthquake shook us up quite a bit but everyone’s ok in our area. It’s pretty crazy watching the pictures come through on TV. Even the reporters on TV are wearing … Continue reading →

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Enkai! 宴会！えんかい！

Posted on March 10, 2011 by superhappyawesome

After the Graduation Ceremony last week, the teachers celebrated by having an Enkai. 　宴会（えんかい）means a banquet or a party, and they can range from boring staid affairs to raging infernos of drunken debauchery. It’s considered rude to pour your own … Continue reading →

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Sick Day

Posted on March 9, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Ugh, feeling really oogy today, so all you get is this picture. It’s not even new, I took it on an Otakon business trip to Tokyo in 2007  when I got wicked sick–the Tokyo Death Plague, we called it. I’m … Continue reading →

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Nyantomo: The Kitty-Shaped Hot Water Bottle

Posted on March 8, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Do you wish you had a cat, but your apartment doesn’t allow pets? Do you you crave the warmth of a furry friend, but hate cleaning up after living creatures other than yourself? Well, has Japan got the product for … Continue reading →

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