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Highly Recommended: Sanshin’s Matsuda (e-34ya.com)
I mentioned in my “In The Works…” post that I was in the final stages of procuring a few CDs direct from Okinawa and today, I received my shipment. 😀 The best (or only) way to get your hands on Okinawan music is on the web and although there are very, very good online stores…
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On the Tube: ‘Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide de Shimatta!’
TV Japan will begin airing Yukie Nakama’s J-drama “Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide de Shimatta!” on July 25, 2007. The 9-episode drama also stars Shosuke Tanimura and Keiko Matsuzaka. Makimura Kimiko, freelance journalist and city-girl extraordinaire, marries into a traditional Japanese family. Most overbearing of the Yamamoto Family members is Isojiro’s mother, Shimako, who seems to…
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Live: Keith Nakaganeku and Calabash at Sam’s Club Stores on Oahu
Just thought I’d let you all know about Keith’s special appearance this weekend at both Sam’s Club stores on Oahu. Keith Nakaganeku and Calabash will be playing live: **Pearl City on Saturday 6/30 from 1pm to 2pm **Keeaumoku on Sunday 7/1 from 1pm to 2pm. If you don’t have a Sam’s Club card, find someone…
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Desktop: Meisa Kuroki for Asahi’s Collagen Water
Meisa Kuroki looks great in this new kabegami (desktop) for Asahi’s Collagen Water drink (but still not enough to make me want to drink, collagen 😛 ). There’s also a new CM (commercial) so check it out! [Via 壁紙fan!]
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Found on YouTube: ‘Shiisaa no Gokigenyousa’
One of the funniest skits I’ve seen by Garage Sale from the FujiTV show “Wannai R&R” (One Night Rock ‘n Roll). Garage Sale — watchers of the NHK series “Chura-san” will be familiar with the comedic duo — Okinawan-ize a well-established variety show called “RAION no Gokigenyou” (see clips from the original on YouTube) complete…
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Starting Up OMG
I tried to start this up several years ago (Ray M. can attest to it) but never got it underway. OMG, or Okinawan Music Geeks, is a club I’ve been planning for fans of Okinawan music to share their collection (or newbies to get into the music/pop culture) and meet-up whether via chatting or IRL.…
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In The Works: Purchasing Okinawan Music Online
I’m in the final stages of obtaining what would normally be hard-to-get (read: indie indies stuff) Okinawan music electronically (well, at least the ordering part) so if all goes well I’ll detail the whole deal here. Stuff that I’m going to add to my CD collection would otherwise only be obtained by buying it in…
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New DotW on Its Way
I haven’t done one of these in a while so a new one is definitely on its way. I’m thinking BEGIN but we’ll see. Stay tuned.
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Cocco’s ‘No Music, No Life’ T-shirt
Tower Records Japan has a pretty cool Cocco inspired “No Music, No Life” t-shirt available for pre-sale. I’m also looking forward to the July 25, 2007, release of her forthcoming album, “Kirara”, which was recorded with an “Okinawa” concept.
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