Monthly Archives: September 2014

Today’s Art: Happy Fall Equinox!

Posted on September 23, 2014 by superhappyawesome

September 23rd is 秋分の日Shubun no Hi, the Fall Equinox–a national holiday here in Japan, so I made this little Totoro drawing (I kind of like drawing Totoro, as you might have noticed) to celebrate it. For all the time that … Continue reading →

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Burger King Japan’s Black “Kuro Burger”

Posted on September 20, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I went to Tokyo to try the new Black Cheeseburger at Burger King! It’s made with charcoal and squid ink, and is pretty much the most goth food I’ve ever eaten. Or maybe it’s super heavy metal. What do you … Continue reading →

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Today’s art: a Totoro Thank You!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by superhappyawesome

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alice (@vyxle) I realized the other day that it’s been just over a year since I started posting my art online! This little Totoro was one of my first watercolors, so … Continue reading →

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Oizumi Carnival and the Samba-dancing Gunma-chan!

Posted on September 14, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Last week, the Gunma Tourism Association posted this fabulous picture on Facebook, announcing that the Ooizumi Carnaval would be taking place this weekend. Samba dancers, international food, what could be better? I’ve been meaning to check out “Brazilian Town” for … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Japan’s Caramel & Pudding Frappuccino and Shaken Caramel Custard & Espresso

Posted on September 12, 2014 by superhappyawesome

New season, new drinks at Starbucks! The early fall line up just started up here with the Caramel Pudding Frappucino and the Shaken Custard Espresso. Spoiler alert: they’re delicious.

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Today’s Engrish: F$%¥ AS BOMB

Posted on September 9, 2014 by superhappyawesome

It’s been quite a while since I posted any Engrish here on the blog. From Tiny Grass is Dreaming to my most popular post of all time, the Fuckin’ Sale, there just hasn’t been as much catching my eye the … Continue reading →

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Today’s art: Moon-viewing Beauty

Posted on September 8, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Today is 十五夜 Jugoya, the day for お月見 Otsukimi, or moon viewing. Essentially a harvest festival, it takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the old solar calendar.  It happens to line up with the Chinese … Continue reading →

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Haägen-Dazs Japan’s Lemon Ginger Float, Coffee Vanilla and Chocolat Mint

Posted on September 6, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Haägen-Dazs Japan’s late summer flavors were on point this year, bringing some of the strongest offerings I’ve seen yet. From the Lemon Ginger Float to the Chocolat Mint to the Coffee Vanilla, it was a delicious slate that will keep … Continue reading →

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Today’s Art: What do you call a tree with a briefcase?

Posted on September 3, 2014 by superhappyawesome

When I was in the states over the summer I got a chance to catch Guardians of the Galaxy. Of course I fell in love with Groot, and you already know my penchant for oyaji gags, so this just had … Continue reading →

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New Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “Tokyo Highway” English Lyrics Translation

Posted on September 2, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Well, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Pika Pika Fantajin has been out for a few weeks now, and has done fairly well for itself. Reasonably favorable reviews in the Western press, combined with reaching number one on the Oricon charts are all … Continue reading →

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