Chocobo Chick
I couldn’t resist buying this tiny little thing. It’s a Hina (Chick) Chocobo from Final Fantasy XI. It’s available from the Square Enix store. Apparently it comes with a redemption code to claim an...
View ArticleOh!
The Girls’ Generation, SNSD have just released their newest album and titular single Oh!. After the amazing Genie, it’s kind of a step backward into the pop direction but is both infectiously catchy...
View ArticleChinatown New Year 2010
Visited Chinatown late last afternoon with MJ. I hardly ever go to Chinatown and this was my first time being there during the Lunar New Year. Pretty much knew it was going be swarming with people but...
View ArticleClark Quay New Year 2010
After the hike through Chinatown, we ended up heading to Clark Quay for dinner. Clark Quay is home to many pubs, clubs and restaurants. It’s a popular spot in Singapore, especially among tourists and...
View ArticleTakaosan
Takaosan (Mount Takao) is located at the western part of Tokyo. Mount Takao is one of the closest natural recreation areas to central Tokyo, the scenery is beautiful and it also offers attractive...
View ArticleKimi ni Sayonara wo
It turns out Kuwata Keisuke has recently released a new single that I have missed. Kuwata is the singer and songerwriter for legendary Japanese rock band, Southern All Stars. Perhaps my favourite band...
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…)
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 ArticleKoi 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 ArticleHard Gay
Hoooooooo!!! Razor Ramon Sumitani HG aka Hard Gay, skyrocketed into the spotlight of Japan media in 2005. Chances are if you live in Japan or a close follower of Japanese entertainment, you should not...
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