Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
The second installment of the theatrical remake of cult classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion will be released on DVD and Blu-ray tomorrow on the 26th of May 2010. After months of procrastination, now...
View ArticleMiyazaki Aoi
Miyazaki Aoi began her acting career when she was only 4. Today, she is one of Japan’s most acclaimed actresses. Despite being only 25, Miyazaki holds more years of experience than many older talents....
View ArticleSakura Anpan
This Sakura Anpan is part of another series of sakura related product that I picked up during my conquest for testing out everything sakura-related. Unsurprisingly, the day when I bought my sakura...
View ArticleMorning Musume
When it comes to idol groups in Japan, it’s hard not to come across this particular group called Morning Musume (literally translated it means ‘Morning Daughters’). Few other groups come close when you...
View ArticleTaiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu
Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu aka (Homeroom by the Beachside) is another take on the Great Teacher Onizuka theme starring Oda Yuji, Kitagawa Keiko and a classroom of talented familiar faces. During the...
View ArticleHakone
Hakone is famous for its many onsen, ryokan and gardens. As the nearest nature spot accessible from Tokyo, Hakone is a worthwhile option for tourists visiting the capital city. It is part of the...
View ArticleDrink Juice With AKB48
AKB48 recently appear to promote Yasai Ichi Nichi Kore Ippon (野菜一日これ一本), Kagome’s latest juice drink. Kagome specializes in various fruit and vegetable products. Their new vegetable drink’s name has...
View ArticleKato’s Fusion
Not too long ago, I joined Yan and Augustine for dinner at Cuppage Plaza. After a week of heavy carbs I was craving for some meat. Yan wanted to try Kato’s Fusion, a contemporary Yakitori eatery that...
View ArticlePonytail to Shushu
Ponytail to Shushu is AKB48’s newest single after their recent chart topping album Kamikyokutachi. First press versions of the single contain the ballot cards for this year’s member election. As a...
View ArticleSatay
Satay is one of the major representatives of Malay cuisine and a popular food of choice to be ordered while pigging out in Singapore. Just in case if you are having doubts, satay are skewers of meat...
View ArticleSakura Jelly
While not as intentional as Yan’s quest of related products, I did manage to try out a few Sakura flavored treats this Spring too. Though I had known full well how unpleasant I found the aroma, I still...
View ArticleTop AKB48 Members 2010
It has been two weeks since AKB48 released Ponytail to Shushu. The final votes for the 2010 AKB48 Senbatsu election are in and the numbers tallied. Presented are the member rankings for this year that...
View ArticleHancho
Fully titled Hancho: Jinnansho Azumihan (Squad Leader: Jinnan Station Azumi Squad), this is a simple detective drama starring the charismatic Sasaki Kuranosuke (Giragira, Zettai Kareshi, Mamiya...
View ArticleWasabi Kit Kat
Gabriel bought these Shizuoka-Kanto Limited Edition Tamaruya-hoten Wasabi Kit Kat to share with the office. From across the room, the green packaging suggested that they were perhaps Green Tea flavored...
View ArticleDim Sum
One of the most popular Chinese dishes among tourists and locals alike is the famous Dim Sum. Not actually a single dish on its own, Dim Sum are petite portions of steamed dishes traditionally served...
View ArticleTonkichi
Met up with Yan and MJ over the weekend to do some coverage of the ongoing Great Singapore Sale downtown. We ended up doing more shopping though and before long, we had to stop for dinner. All the...
View ArticleGreat Singapore Sale
This year, the beloved Great Singapore Sale (GSS) will last from 28th May to the 25th of July. During the two month long extravaganza, shoppers will be able to find attractive discounts nationwide....
View ArticleSKE48
The insane success of pop idol group AKB48 has sparked the interest and envy of many. For the past few years, founder Yasushi Akimoto has been receiving offers from other countries vying for a piece of...
View ArticleHappy Lemon
During the last visit to Orchard Road, Yan lead us to Ion Orchard as he wanted to show us an interesting new shop he encountered. It was an outlet of a Hong Kong based refreshment franchise known as...
View ArticleToriyama Akira
Toriyama Akira (鳥山 明) is easily the most well known name in the manga industry. For the benefit of the clueless on who he might be, Toriyama Akira is best known for being the creator of Dragon Ball. In...
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