Shimamura x Sailor Moon Colabo Clothes
Let’s face it. While the new ramp up of Sailor Moon merch for the new revival series allegedly coming this winter is an amazing thing, not all merch is created […]
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Japan Advent Calendar, December 5th, 7-11 Cake and Christmas Dinner Catalog
All the convenience stores around here take Christmas very seriously. The Christmas catalogs come out right after Halloween and preorders start not too far after. They’re often sponsored, though not […]
7 Entertainment Magazine Pia, December 2013
Scans of the 7-11 free magazine in conjunction with Pia Ticket including interviews with Elephant Kashimashi, Rip Slyme, Moriyama Naotaro, Dragon Ash, androp, and Miyazawa Sae.
Japan Advent Calendar, December 4th, Shibuya Christmas
Just off the crossing from Shibuya Station, the decorated sign into the shopping district.
Japan Advent Calendar, December 3rd, Tokyu Cake Catalog
In the first of many such Christmas posts, here we have a Japanese Christmas cake catalog from the Tokyu Department Store. In Japan somehow Christmas is a cake holiday. On […]
ROLa Magazine, January 2014 Takeuchi Naoko Interview, Matsujun with Chocolate, and More Aoi Yu
Naoko Takeuchi Interview conclusion, Matsujun with chocolate, Aoi Yu in Hawaii, Imai Tsubasa cooks, sexy Nikado Fumi, Satou Shouri of Sexy Zone, and more Sailor Moon. And, isolated photo sets.
Japan Advent Calendar, December 2nd, Tama Plaza Station Illumination
The Christmas lights came out early at one of the local train stations. They had a lighting ceremony on November 2nd. Why? I guess the worst parts of Christmas hysteria […]
Japan Advent Calendar, December 1st, Krispy Kreme Christmas Donuts
The local Krispy Kreme made the transition from Halloween to Christmas literally overnight. First thing on November 1st they had the snowmen and Santas out front. The snowman looks cute, […]
7 Entertainment Magazine Pia, November 2013
Scans of the 7-11 free magazine in conjunction with Pia Ticket including interviews with T.M.Revolution, Mizuki Nana, Kururi, The Bawdies, Acid Black Cherry, and Flower Companyz.
Cheese ‘n’ Roll at Domino’s
It’s been a rough week. I was in the hospital. Boo. But, Sunday we got a flyer in the mailbox for a new Dominoes promo. Cheese in the crust! Ok, […]
How much is the doggie in the window? $4K
Japanese pet stores are expensive. Cool, but expensive. First, the cool. Dog cakes are a big thing here. They are ornate and available at every pet shop. Also, love your dog […]
Can’t not buy cakes at Cozy Corner
I love Cozy Corner Ginza. It’s my favorite sweet shop. There’s one at the train station I have to pass through for work meetings. After every meeting, I buy cake. […]
McDonald’s Gurakoro Burger
This right here is why none of my students can correctly identify a burger. Every freaking sandwich I bring into school they say burger burger burger. Ham and cheese? Burger. […]
Fancy Pants Chips: Foie Gras and Truffles in Red Wine Sauce.
When I saw this in the convenience store I couldn’t resist. The bag proclaims that the flavor of these chips is Foie Gras and Truffles in Red Wine Sauce. Yeah, tastes […]
Rainy Day Parfait
It’s a rainy weekend. So, we went out for dinner. Omuraisu and chocolate parfaits make the weather less painful.
Real Bentos of Real Japanese Schoolkids
The internet really has a fetish for crazy, artistic bentos, don’t they? Seeing all those Totoros made of rice and pandas taking baths in scrambled eggs it’s easy to forget […]
Lipton Love
Lipton makes tea worldwide. It’s huge. In America I drink Lipton Pure Leaf. This product is not available in Japan. Sadly. But, I was able quickly find a new crack […]
Baby’s First Copyright Infringement
Posters made for schools, day cares, play areas, and general children’s marketing are odd things. There’s a particular series I find hilarious meant to be posted in the nurse’s office/health […]
Halloween in Yokohama
Halloween started in September in all the local shops. As far as early holiday starts, I prefer too much Halloween to too much Christmas any year.
Traffic Safety
At a busy intersection in Saitama, a reverent display for traffic safety. Elementary school kids cross here every morning. Fresh incense, clean clothes, and always with the brush cleared. I […]
