Monthly Archives: October 2014

Gunma-chan macaron at my School Festival in Japan!

Posted on October 25, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I had a great time at my school’s Big Huge Once-Every-Three-Years Festival today! Because it’s a commercial school, our festival is different from the usual High School cultural festivals. This one is focused on SELLING. Some classes make things, and … Continue reading →

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Today’s Watercolor AND Youtube: Tanabata!

Posted on October 17, 2014 by superhappyawesome

This past weekend was the third and final of my city’s big festivals! The first is the Daruma festival in early January and the second is the Tanabata Festival in July. I put together this little video about it for my … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Oze Highland Marsh

Posted on October 15, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Over the weekend I finally got a chance to visit the Oze National park, one of the most famous natural spots in a prefecture known for it’s nature. Officially opened in 2007, the park actually extends across not only Gunma … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Halloween Witchy Black Burger & Ghostly Camembert Chicken!

Posted on October 9, 2014 by superhappyawesome

A few weeks ago, the news of Burger King’s Black Burger hit the internet like a hammer. Reported far and wide, the news was the perfect touch of wacky Japan, with just blend of the light-heartedness and funny oddness. Visually … Continue reading →

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Gunma-chan Birthday Cake!

Posted on October 8, 2014 by superhappyawesome

This little guy appeared on my desk at work yesterday as a belated birthday treat! My first time at my visit school since the day, and I can’t believe my lovely coworker remembered, let alone went to the effort. So … Continue reading →

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The Tokyo Art Book Fair!

Posted on October 1, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Last weekend my friend Julia and I went down to Tokyo to check out the annual Tokyo Art Book Fair (thought not before stopping for Black Burgers at Burger King. My video’s now up to 26,000+ views, how bonkers is … Continue reading →

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