Tag Archives: sweet

Pepsi PINK!

Posted on November 9, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Yes! It’s here! The day has finally arrived for the new Winter Pepsi flavor! We’ve been waiting for this one for a while–how could you not be excited for Strawberry Milk flavored cola? Pepsi Japan has a long line of … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Kit Kats!

Posted on October 10, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Ah, October. Leaves changing color, nights getting cooler, days getting shorter. It’s a beautiful season, full of tradition. Sadly, a new tradition has recently entered my annual calendar

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School Life — The Sweetest Thing

Posted on September 13, 2011 by superhappyawesome

How adorable is this? I love my students!

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Happy Friday! Nude balls?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Happy Friday! For today’s Engrish of the week, it’s time to get Crunk’ed with some nude balls. Uh, what? These are actually pretty tasty, despite the ridiculous ridiculousness. It seems like a sign that we’ve been in Japan for a … Continue reading →

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Omiyage Diaries: Dog Poo Cookies

Posted on August 24, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Summer vacation is winding down, and coworkers are coming back from their trips to  exotic and exciting locations. Some travel abroad, some stay closer to home, but almost everyone brings back

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Salt Caramel Chip Chop: A Taste Disaster

Posted on August 21, 2011 by superhappyawesome

On my lunch break yesterday I stopped by a convenience store, and a new package of Chip!Chop caught my eye. I’d just posted about the catchy yet creepy commercial, and I figured I might as well try the actual product. … Continue reading →

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NEW Summer Pepsi — Caribbean Gold!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by superhappyawesome

A few weeks ago I posted about how disappointing this year’s Summer Pepsi offering was, and how it didn’t seem very summery at all. Well, as luck would have it, there’s a new Summer Pepsi on the block! Caribbean Gold, … Continue reading →

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Hengao, Pon Pon Pon Lyrics, and a Chance to Meet Kyary Pamyu Pamyu!

Posted on July 21, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Yesterday this poster magically appeared at my school: Most of my coworkers had no idea who that girl in the picture was, and couldn’t even pronounce her name, but I knew. I knew instantly who it was. きゃりぱみゅぱみゅ! That’s right, … Continue reading →

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Tanbara Lavender Park!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by superhappyawesome

As I mentioned yesterday, this past weekend was a lovely long one, and all of Japan had Monday off. While our fair prefecture has no ocean for us to visit on Marine Day, I decided to stay a bit closer … Continue reading →

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Here You Are, Here You Are

Posted on July 12, 2011 by superhappyawesome

The class had started off normally. “Let’s begin!” I announced in a sharp voice. This is usually followed by a student commanding the others to “Stand up! Attention! Bow!” This happens in some variation in most classrooms in Japan, at … Continue reading →

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