Category Archives: Japan

Light and Dark

Posted on January 18, 2015 by superhappyawesome

I’m running a photo contest for GAJET (the local JET group) and the current theme is “Light and dark.” I’m not entering it since I’m running the thing, but if I was, I’d enter this photo 🙂 By the way, … Continue reading →

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Coming of Age Day — 成人の日

Posted on January 12, 2015 by superhappyawesome

Happy Coming of Age Day! Today is a national holiday in Japan. Everyone who turned twenty in the past year gets all dressed up and goes to a big ceremony to celebrate. There’s lots of partying after, since 20 is … Continue reading →

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Country Ma’am’s Hot Drinkable Cookie

Posted on December 10, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Every now and then a Japanese company will come out with a new flavor that lights up the internet, especially in the West. Burger King’s Black Burger is a great example, as well as the recently rereleased Pepsi Pink. Lots of … Continue reading →

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Shichi-Go-San

Posted on November 18, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Ran into these cuties at Asakusa Sensoji Temple last weekend celebrating Shichi Go San. Aren’t they adorable? I just love seeing the littles in their gorgeous outfits! I find it interesting that the girl on the right is wearing hakama, as girls … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Japan’s Holidays: Snow Maple Toffee and Cranberry Bliss White Mocha

Posted on November 5, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Usually when Halloween is over, I feel a bit sad. I’ve always been a purist that the Christmas season shouldn’t start until Thanksgiving, but it’s not a holiday that requires much prep outside of the week of the event. There’s … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Gunma-chan!!!

Posted on November 3, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Gunma-chan won the Yuru-Kyara Gran Prix!! It’s official, he’s the cutest character in Japan 😀 http://www.yurugp.jp/ranking2014/

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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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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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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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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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