Oda Eiichiro
Oda Eiichiro (尾田 栄一郎) easily takes the #1 spot on my list of favorite mangaka and it is easy to see why. As the creator of the insanely popular One Piece, he currently stands as the most wanted man in...
View ArticleOne Piece Strong World
One Piece Strong World premiered in Japan on December 12 2009, taking theaters by storm. The film drew in fans with its original story, written by Oda Eiichiro himself in honor of One Piece’s Tenth...
View ArticleEdo-Tokyo Open Air Museum
Japan’s Edo-Tokyo Museum is split into two separate branches. The museum’s modern headquarters is located in north-east Sumida, while the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum lies many miles away at...
View ArticleChong Pang Nasi Lemak
Yishun is home to the famous Chong Pang Nasi Lemak, a nearly 4 decade old establishment serving some of the best Nasi Lemak in Singapore. We recently revisited the place this week again after a long...
View ArticleDaidomon
Some time ago after leaving Japan, while processing the photos from the dinner we had at Odaiba, I came down with the unbearable urge for Yakiniku. MJ obliged and suggested Daidamon which was located...
View ArticleKiseki
First of all, I must clarify: Kiseki might be called a Japanese buffet restaurant, but it doesn’t serve authentic Japanese cuisine per se. It serves what Singaporeans think is Japanese food. (more…)
View ArticleTaiwan: Non-stop Taipei
Armed with a total of 5 cameras and various camera phones, 3 friends and myself set off on a journey to Taiwan. Motive of the trip: to recharge ourselves after a long year of studying or working. But...
View ArticleEita
Nagayama Eita (who normally goes by just Eita, 瑛太) is a rather under appreciated actor from Japan, despite having appeared in a large number of dramas and movies to date. (more…)
View ArticleTaiyou no Uta
Released on June 17, 2006 Taiyou no Uta ( タイヨウのうた or Midnight Sun) is the one and only full-length Japanese feature film starring YUI in her acting debut. Perhaps the only film where fans are able to...
View ArticleAKB48 Fashion Book
This year’s photobook charts are being topped by AKB48. The top selling book is non-other than the AKB48 Fashion Book, which has sold more than 70,000 copies to date. Also appearing among the top 10...
View ArticleTokyo Sky Tree
The Tokyo Sky Tree is a new broadcasting tower being built by the combined efforts of a number of Japanese TV companies to replace the existing Tokyo Tower. When completed in December 2011, it will...
View ArticleBlack Rock Shooter PILOT Edition
Just in case any fans have not been following the announcements on the official Black Rock Shooter website, there has been progress on the release date of the Black★Rock Shooter (ブラック★ロックシューター) anime....
View ArticleMang Kiko’s Lechon
Mang Kiko’s Lechon is a Filipino BBQ hawker that opened in Lau Pa Sat last year. It seems to be doing rather well and has spawned another branch over at the Youth Park. I didn’t have a good first...
View ArticleBlack Rock Shooter: Buster Ver
Smuggled back from Akihabara at escalated prices, this is like the last piece on display there. It’s cost twice as much as the initial pre-order launch. Lesson learned from this, if you find something...
View Article65th Anniversary of the Hiroshima Bombing
Today is the solemn 65th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bomb that obliterated a city and took the lives of more than 140,000 civilians and many more after. With another 80,000 lives lost at...
View ArticleChili Crab Sub
In conjunction with Singapore’s National Day and in celebration of the 45th anniversary of SUBWAY, local outlets are promoting a new item called the Chili Crab Sub. Being a Singaporean, I can’t help...
View ArticleNational Day Singapore
9th of August is the day that Singapore celebrates its independence. Of course not being just a simple public holiday, devoted Singaporeans celebrate the day of independence via attending the National...
View ArticleAKB48 x Puccho
UHA Mikakuto is running an AKB48 x Puccho campaign for their new flavors of Puccho candy. The promo mimics the same point of view format of Kagome’s Yasai Ichi Nichi Kore Ippon adverts as the ones...
View ArticleYouth Olympic Games
After more than 2 years of preparation, the first ever Summer Youth Olympic Games will start in Singapore this weekend on the 14th of August. The two week long event a revamp of the World Youth Games...
View ArticleRahmens
Ramenzu (ラーメンズ) or Rahmens are a Owarai comedy duo from Japan that are best known for their part in the Japanese Mac advertisements back in 2006. But the two have been churning out potentially viral...
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