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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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Today’s Watercolor: Hello Kitty n’est pas un chat

Posted on August 28, 2014 by superhappyawesome

The internet veritably exploded today with the news that Hello Kitty is not, in fact, a cat. Christine Yano, an anthropologist from the University of Hawaii, is currently curating an upcoming Hello Kitty retrospective at the Japanese American National Museum, … Continue reading →

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Gunma-chan Manjū!

Posted on August 27, 2014 by superhappyawesome

We had just gotten back from lunch, when my lovely supervisor sidled up to my desk. “Psst…Alice, you should go to the meeting room.” I didn’t think I was missing a meeting, and she didn’t seem stressed or worried. If … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Coffee Jelly Frappuccino and the History of Coffee in Japan

Posted on August 25, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Well, dear Starbucks lovers, it’s been a while since I reviewed the Green Siren’s newest offering. In fact, we’re already on the second (maybe third?) drink since the Happy Yellow Fresh Banana Frappuccino. This was already the 6th rollout of … Continue reading →

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United Arrows Shaved Ice

Posted on August 23, 2014 by superhappyawesome

One of my absolute favorite things about Japan is the profusion of shaved ice in the summer time. From the Dom Pérignon shaved ice at the Grand Prince Takanawa (it’ll set you back a cool ¥30,000, or about $300, but … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: The Snake Bucket Challenge!

Posted on August 22, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I nominate you all! 😉

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