Monthly Archives: May 2011

Super Yummy Chocolate Mousse

Posted on May 21, 2011 by superhappyawesome

While Lawson may be disappointing me lately with their Japanese bagels, MiniStop’s desserts have been

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Vocaloid, Holograms, and You

Posted on May 18, 2011 by superhappyawesome

A few years ago, we were lucky enough to be invited to the X Japan Reunion Concert at the Tokyo Dome. However, I was rather confused to see the bassist who died in 1998 up on the stage. Would they … Continue reading →

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The Great Gatsby

Posted on May 17, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Catchy music, epic dance moves, and the mysteriously never-aging Kimutaku. What more could you want from 30 seconds of internet? The video quality isn’t as good as my last Gatsby video, but it’s one of my all time favorites. We … Continue reading →

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Necomimi Cat Ears UPDATE

Posted on May 16, 2011 by superhappyawesome

We have some new information about the Necomimi! The company producing them seems pretty slammed, even overwhelmed by all the attention they’ve been getting, but hopefully it will motivate them to get the

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Japanese Culture Through Vegetables

Posted on May 15, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Honor. Sacrifice. Devotion. These vegetables teach an important lesson about Japanese culture, and I even picked up some vocab too. Win win! P.S. What is this I don’t even.

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Japan is Beautiful

Posted on May 14, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Gunma Prefectural Sports Tournament, May 13th 2011 This is my entry for this week’s Show Me Japan. Check it out!

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Engrish of the Week! Berween?

Posted on May 13, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Happy Friday! A very special Engrish of the week this time around–recently there was a little giveaway on Tokyo Bounce that resulted in this fabulous monstrosity appearing on my doorstep. Yes, it’s a lovely “Mois” Water Skin Mask (what?) which … Continue reading →

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Japanese Pep Rally? Not so peppy!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Tomorrow is the Prefectural Sports Tournament, which means all the various clubs and teams will be battling it out in the fields and courts of our fair Prefecture. It also means that apparently I’ll be on TV, as the

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The Rare Parisian Ganguro

Posted on May 11, 2011 by superhappyawesome

This gyaru was spotted far from her natural habitat. Could it be the rare Parisian Ganguro? Brilliant! It’s no secret that Ganguro and Yamamba are some of my absolute favorites of Japanese fashion subcultures. We were in Paris last summer … Continue reading →

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Japanese Bagels are Stupid

Posted on May 10, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Let’s say you happen to wander into your local Lawson’s (my favorite of the combini chains, and also the one closest to my house) in search of a sweet treat. Perhaps you might spot these cute, colorful little guys in … Continue reading →

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