Monthly Archives: July 2014

Pikachu with a view: My trip to the Pokemon Cafe in Tokyo

Posted on July 22, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Some times, when living in Japan, one finds oneself at some pretty wacky places. After spending the weekend touring (and tweeting!) the newly designated World Heritage Sites surrounding the Tomioka Silk Mill (more on that soon), I found myself spending … Continue reading →

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Today’s Art: Tomioka Silk Mill Mascots!

Posted on July 18, 2014 by superhappyawesome

In randomly exciting news, I’ve been invited to participate in a two day Tour & Workshop about how to develop promotions for the Tomioka area, home of the Silk Mill, a newly minted UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’s only 8 … Continue reading →

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New Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “Serious Hitomi” English Lyrics Translation

Posted on July 16, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s newest album Pika Pika Fantajin finally came out last week! While the music videos for Dreams Beginning Ring Ring, Family Party and Kira Kira Killer have all been released, there’s a few songs on the album that … Continue reading →

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New World Order: WakuDoki

Posted on July 15, 2014 by superhappyawesome

  This just in: Toyota wants a viral video hit, and they’ve enlisted our boys in suits to help them get it. There’s a fancy set, there’s a funny monkey, there’s a little bathroom humor, and there’s a wacky dance … Continue reading →

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World Cup Donuts at Krispy Kreme!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Well, the World Cup is wrapping up, and the varied and creative marketing efforts of companies here in Japan are coming to a close. From the McDonald’s Risotto to the Brazil Cup Noodles, there has been a huge range of … Continue reading →

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Tanabata Macarons!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Happy Tanabata! The Star Festival is a romantic holiday in Japan, where two literally star crossed lovers meet once a year across the Milky Way, if the night is clear. I picked up these adorable Tanabata Macarons the other day, … Continue reading →

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Sailor Moon Cell Phone Case!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by superhappyawesome

The reboot of the Sailor Moon anime is coming out this Saturday! I’m so excited to see what they’ve done with this classic series, and hope that it lives up to the rose-colored nostalgia that is the original. I have … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: Happy birthday, Mum!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by superhappyawesome

It’s my mother’s birthday today! I wish I could be there in person to give her flowers, but I thought that painting some might be the next best thing 🙂

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