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Okinawa on a plate – The Japan Times Online
Makabe Chinaa had a lucky escape: you can still see bullet holes in some of the beams. Then in the immediate postwar period, the house served as a town office and a clinic before becoming what it is today — a much-loved tea shop and restaurant that serves up a large portion of history along…
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Meisa Kuroki becomes newest L’Oreal spokesperson – Tokyograph
Rising star Meisa Kuroki (21) is all set to become a bigger name worldwide, with the help of a major commercial contract. She has just signed on as a spokesperson for cosmetics brand L’Oréal Paris, whose beauty products are popular in more than 150 countries. Kuroki has been building her career in Japan since 2004,…
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7 Videos from the 2009 Shinjuku VII Eisa Matsuri
Wow. This is pretty awesome. A YouTube’r by the username of angelyarachinen uploaded seven videos from the 7th annual Shinjuku Eisa Matsuri. (Nifee deebitan to Myron Akana for the link!)
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Featuring: J-pop unit RYCOME
RYCOME is a new J-pop unit from Okinawa who just released their debut single, “Koi,” on December 16, 2009. The duo of ma-mi (vocals) and Jacky (DJ, chorus) have created a very nice pop song in “Koi” that’s coupled on the single with “Tears of the moon.” The entire PV for “Koi” is up on…
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App Review: Sanshin (三線) for iPhone and iPod touch
Following our introduction of two virtual sanshin iPhone/iPod touch apps on the 20th and our review of the iSanshin app from Pawana LLC earlier today, we continue with Sanshin (三線) from Crimson Technology. Crimson Technology’s Sanshin app is currently at version 1.1 and sells for U.S. $1.99. (iTunes Link) It’s nearest (or only at the…
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Wallpaper: Meisa Kuroki’s “Attitude”
Celebrating the release of her upcoming mini album, “Attitude” on January 1, 2010, Meisa Kuroki’s label (Sony Records) has two wallpapers up on their site (or as it’s fashionably called, site jack) for a limited time. Grab ’em now and have Meisa’s “Attitude” on your desktop for the new year. 😛 (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Featuring: Ryukyu Soul Ethnica
Featuring a mixture of instruments and styles, Ryukyu Soul Ethnica is a new group to keep your eyes on. The duo of Bobzi and Miku Ama, released a 4-track mini album in November 18, 2009 on indie record label Ajapan. A few of the mini album’s tracks (well, 3 of the 4) are available on…
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Kazutoshi Matsuda to release 2nd album in 2010
It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since Kazutoshi Matsuda released his debut album, “Diigunii” on June 15, 2007. Come Sanshin Day (March 3rd) in 2010, Kazutoshi will be releasing his second album titled “Uta Michi Aruki” on Tundami Label. Featuring a total of 12 tracks, the album will feature a pop rock…
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App Review: iSanshin (i三線) for iPhone & iPod touch
We introduced two iPhone/iPod touch apps on December 20, 2009, and both developers were kind enough to provide us with a demo of their app. The first app we’re going to look at is called iSanshin (i三線) from Pawana LLC. iSanshin sells for U.S. $1.99 and is currently at version 1.1. (iTunes Link) Upon launching…
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Wallpaper: Aya Ueto for KOSÉ’s Softymo
Hmm. It was just a few hours ago that we blogged about an Aya Ueto wallpaper and here we have another one to adorn your Mac/PC with. Like the other one, this is also a 3-month calendar but it’s from cosmetic company KOSÉ for their Softymo product line which Aya has been the image girl…
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