Koi no Yokan Kara
Not too long ago, I mentioned that Angelababy had appeared in a PV for popular Japanese band Remioromen. It was for their newest single, Koi no Yokan Kara (From Love’s Premonition). As expected, it’s...
View ArticleJin
In Jin, Osawa Takao and Ayase Haruka star in a drama based off the manga of the same name. Played by Osawa Takao, the titular character a talented brain surgeon who develops a fear of operating after...
View ArticleCosplay Interview, Geraldine
Once an unheard term, cosplay has in recent years captured quite a following among local youths. And while the general public still remains mystified by the concept, cosplay is no longer an uncommon...
View ArticleAngelababy Turns 21
Popular Hong Kong model/celebrity Angela Yang Wing, better known by her moniker Angelababy turns 21 today. Angela’s fame seems to be increasing with each passing day and she even has small acting roles...
View ArticleChinese Dough Figures
During my second trip down to the River Hong Bao 2010 festival we saw these crafts that I would have otherwise missed if not for Yan. These are figures were handcrafted from dough. An artist from China...
View ArticleRakubiki Jiten
When it comes to learning a new language, a good dictionary is a necessary investment. In past years, electronic dictionaries have become a popular choice. Compact and convenient, electronic...
View ArticleChinese Paper Cutting
I had the good fortune to acquire these 2 very beautiful paper cuttings during the River Hong Bao event. The bigger frame paper cutting shows a dragon cruising through the clouds while the smaller...
View ArticleAlishan, Mamiya Perspective
Recently, I had finally developed the negatives for the Taiwan trip that I have went for during 2009. Lugging a 1.5kg camera and carrying a whole lot of 120mm films was really hard work, but most of...
View ArticleKaiseki Ryori
“You only live life once, have no regrets trying” was what I told Chan. With that I managed to convince him on embarking on an epic culinary journey down to a Japanese restaurant strictly available...
View ArticleTop 10 AKB48 Members
With a group of 48 members, it is really difficult for non-fans to tell apart one AKB48 girl from the next. Based off a public poll conducted late last year, this is a listing of the most popular...
View ArticleStreet Fighter Keychains
Colleagues Kenneth and Marcus bought these Street Fighter keychains. They look like miniature joysticks and play sound effects from Street Fighter 4 when pressed. Unlike other similar keychains, which...
View ArticleFirst Blossoms
Just heard that the Japan Meteorological Agency have just annouced their projected date for Sakura. It is estimated that this year the Cherry blossoms will begin to flower in Tokyo on 23rd March. (more…)
View ArticleNew Year 2010 Videos
Today marks the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is often refered to as the Chinese New Year. Each year is represented by a different Zodiac animal. There are a total of 12 different animals and...
View ArticleTop 10 Valentine’s Gifts
Much like Christmas, Valentine’s Day in Asia is a commercial holiday which focuses around the act of gift giving to loved ones. Thanks to effective marketing campaigns by confectionery companies,...
View ArticleRiver Hong Bao 2010
The River Hong Bao is a yearly carnival held near the Singapore river during the Chinese New Year. This year the fair is held at the floating platform at near the Esplanade at Marina Bay. I don’t...
View ArticleYusheng
Yusheng is a salad appetizer almost always served in Chinese restaurants during the Lunar New Year. Its name literally translates to “fish raw” in English but the words “abundance increase” can also be...
View ArticleMaou
Maou is the Japanese remake of the popular Korean drama “The Devil”. It is a murder suspense drama that despite originating from Korea, manages to provide a pretty solid story that actually makes...
View ArticleTakahashi Rumiko
One of the most affluent mangaka in Japan – Takahashi Rumiko (高橋 留美子) is one of my favorites. Therefore, I would like to introduce to our dear readers. Born in 10 October 1957 Niigata, Japan. At 52...
View ArticleSouthern All Stars
Picture Elvis as a Japanese singer and with him some of the most talented musicians available and you’d have imagined Southern All Stars. Those even a little aware of Japanese music will require no...
View ArticleChingay 2010
One a year, Singapore holds the most unfortunately named Chingay Parade. While originally a float competition in Penang, Malaysia more than 100 years ago, the event was adopted by Singapore in 1973 as...
View ArticleChingay 2010 Videos
I managed to capture some videos from this year’s Chingay Parade. Attached here are the videos for the performances by the local Japanese population and the Tampines town’s feisty cabaret dancers. (more…)
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