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Living in Japan!

Today’s art: World Order

Posted on May 15, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I’ve been doing a lot of pen & ink lately, but not posting it, so here’s one of Genki Sudo and the boys. I’ve also been torturing

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Haägen-Dazs Japan’s new “Spoon Vege” Tomato & Carrot Ice Cream! VIDEO REVIEW

Posted on May 13, 2014 by superhappyawesome

The new vegetable line of ice creams debuted in Japan today! I had to go all over town to find them, but of course I wanted to try them on the first day. My friend Vince suggested that I do … Continue reading →

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Today’s Watercolor: Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted on May 11, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Wish I could give a big hug to all the moms and stepmoms and aunts and grandmas and lovely ladies out there. It can be hard being so far away on days like these, but thank goodness for the internet! … Continue reading →

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World Order’s “Have a Nice Day” Lyrics English Translation

Posted on May 6, 2014 by superhappyawesome

As I posted recently, I absolutely love the video for World Order’s Have a Nice Day. It’s been getting stuck in my head whenever the sun is shining, so I thought it would be nice to know what the exact lyrics … Continue reading →

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Today’s Watercolor: Koi no Bori

Posted on May 5, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Today is Children’s Day in Japan! These large carp streamers or Koi no Bori are hung outside to blow in the wind. Carp are supposed to symbolize strength, and the image of carp climbing up waterfalls is well known in Japan. Some … Continue reading →

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Today’s Watercolor: Songkran! สงกรานต์!

Posted on April 28, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Happy Songkran! Songkran is the Thai New Year festival, and is basically celebrated with a giant water fight (Thailand is a little hot this time of year, and by “this time of year” I mean always.) It’s celebrated in

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Today’s Watercolor: Hoppy Easter!

Posted on April 20, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Earlier this week I asked Facebook what I should paint for easter, and a friend suggested her pet bunny, and eggs and stuff. Done! Easter isn’t very well known here in Japan, though a few foreign companies are trying to market … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Krispy Kreme’s Sakura Donuts

Posted on April 19, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Look, look, I did a Guest Post! I wrote a review of Krispy Kreme’s Spring donuts (Sakura, Matcha, Kinako, oh my!) over on the “I’ll Make It Myself” blog. Go read it and tell them I sent you! 😀

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Today’s watercolor: Darth Pooh!

Posted on April 18, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Recently a friend posted this hilarious video of Jim Cummings, voice actor for Winnie the Pooh and Darkwing Duck among others, using his powers for evil. Or the Dark Side, at least–reading the lines of Darth Vader in the voice … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Fresh Banana Chocolate “Happy Yellow Frappuccino” and Social Media Case Study

Posted on April 17, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Happy April! The sun is shining, the days are warming up, and it’s time to start thinking happy summery thoughts as winter’s icy grip melts into lush and lovely sunshine (before the hot sledgehammer of true summer hits.) How better … Continue reading →

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