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Today’s watercolor: Pooh’s Picnic

Posted on April 15, 2014 by superhappyawesome

I’ve been loving Classic children’s book illustrations lately. After my watercolor of Kiki’s Delivery Service last week I decided to look at the work of E. H. Shephard. I really enjoy his work, and I’ve been enjoying learning about his … Continue reading →

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Japanese Baked Kit Kats!

Posted on April 11, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Here in Japan, Kit Kat is known for it’s interesting flavors and innovations. Crazy Japanese Kit Kats have kind of slowed down a bit lately (I personally think Häagen-Dazs stole their R&D team, with their crazy flavors like Rose and Sakura … Continue reading →

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu “Family Party” English Lyrics Translation

Posted on April 9, 2014 by superhappyawesome

The video for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s newest single Family Party,ファミリーパーティー, has just been released! The single itself will hit stores on April 16th, just in time to tie in with the release of the new Crayon Shin-chan movie on the 19th. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Watercolor: Kiki’s Delivery Service

Posted on April 9, 2014 by superhappyawesome

As I mentioned recently, the live-action Kiki’s Delivery Service came out in theaters here in Japan a few weeks ago. Many Americans think that the Ghibli movie if the same name is the original, but in fact it’s not. Majo … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: Ponto and Shingo!

Posted on April 6, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Spring Break is coming to a close, and it’s been a great one for out-of-town visitors. Two weeks ago there was the Anime News Network party with lots of people here for Anime Japan. Last weekend two of my old … Continue reading →

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Streamer Coffee and the Military Latte

Posted on April 5, 2014 by superhappyawesome

When I was in Tokyo recently I had a chance to drop in at one of my favorite coffee shops, Streamer Coffee. As much as I love Starbucks and their Cherry Blossom Lattes, one of my favorite things to do … Continue reading →

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Today’s watercolor: Happy Birthday!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Today is not only my Dad’s birthday, but yesterday was Sean’s Mom’s birthday as well! I can’t celebrate in person, but I thought I would make them a cake anyhow 🙂 This one is based off of a piece by … Continue reading →

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World Order: This is Life

Posted on April 3, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Genki Sudo and his sharp dressed men have just released their newest video This is Life! This time the boys are running around Ishikawa prefecture and

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Today’s watercolor: Plum Blossoms and Thank You

Posted on April 1, 2014 by superhappyawesome

It’s been exactly a year since I was hospitalized after being hit by a car while biking home one afternoon. I was so out of it I didn’t even really

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McDonald’s Sakura Fizz Float and Sakura Teritama Burger

Posted on March 29, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Well, it it turns out Starbucks isn’t the only American import getting in on the cherry blossom craze! (Gotta love their Sakura Lattes and Cherry Blossom Frappuccinos!) Everyone’s favorite burger producing mega-corp has joined the fray with Sakura drinks AND … Continue reading →

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