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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...

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Jin

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...

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Cosplay 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...

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Angelababy 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...

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Chinese 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...

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Rakubiki 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...

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Chinese 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...

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Alishan, 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...

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Kaiseki 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...

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Top 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...

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Street 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...

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First 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…)

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New 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...

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Top 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,...

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River 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...

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Yusheng

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...

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Maou

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...

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Takahashi 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...

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Southern 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...

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Chingay 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...

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Chingay 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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