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Monday May 20

So happy its the last Monday of the school year : 3

Hey everyone! I’m sure you’re just all as happy to relax as I am. I thought that to break from the two previous more rock-heavy weeks, I’d feature the singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu this week. This song is called Furisodeshon. I first heard about Kyary from Generasian’s Art Editor Rachel Liu, and thus began my weird obsession with this song. At one point I was listening to it on repeat maybe 20 times a day. I know it sounds crazy but I just couldn’t stop > <

Since then I’ve toned it down a little but I still love this song so much. It’s inherently happy and uplifting, and the art direction is fantastic. I haven’t seen such a well-made music video in a while, The whimsicality and imaginative spirit are just perfect for the song and Kyary. Give it a listen! Everyone I’ve shown this song to has reacted pretty much the same way (as in disbelief) but I really think you’ll fall in love with it. As always, have a great week! And let me know what you think of the song :)

Friday May 17

Relax after finals with a cute bowl of Rilakkuma Curry!

Watch how to make it here!

(Source: taeyeon-9muses-rilakkuma-ohyeah, via daintypersnicketydingo)

Wednesday May 15

Another cute way to make your own omurice once you escape from the library after finals!

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Pikachu Omelette Rice (Omurice) 簡単ピカチューオムライス Recipe

(via irresistableness)

Monday May 13

Monday again :3

Up this week is the fantastic song “Hybrid Rainbow” by Japanese alt-rock band the Pillows. Sometimes called the Japanese version of the Pixies, they’re the guys behind the FLCL (Fooly Cooly!) soundtrack. (Link to an anime video version of this song if you’re interested!) The guitar is delightfully twangy and melodic and this song is just the best. It always puts me in a great mood. Great way to get into them, I hope you like it! Have a great week.

Picture of the band for fun

Monday May 6

Another Monday means the end of this school year is even closer! Get ready to relax during the summer but don’t slack off, the last few weeks are crucial ^^

Today’s song is “Shissou” by Last Alliance (ラスト・アライアンス). It’s been one of my favorite Japanese songs ever since I heard it as the ending track for the popular anime Ouran High School Host Club. Though I’ve outgrown the series (mostly), my love for the song remains. The inspirational lyrics and heavy guitar will make you listen to it on repeat. If you’re feeling lazy the song is a great motivator. Enjoy and have a great week!

P.S. Sorry about the horrible video quality! Couldn’t find a better one.

Sunday Apr 14

Chew On This: Omurice

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This week’s Chew on This looks at Omurice! A wasei-eigo of the words “omelet” and “rice,” omurice is a popular and iconic yoshoku dish found in Japanese home cooking and in western-style diners in Japan. The dish generally consists of chicken fried rice wrapped in a thin egg omelet and drizzled with ketchup, but there are many ways to add a unique twist to this simple dish.

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Saturday Apr 6

If you’re looking for a quick study break, check out guremike, a blog dedicated to two adorable cats. The gray cat on the left is the big brother and the calico cat on the right is the little sister. They were born on March 2008 and currently live in Japan. 

It would be helpful for you to know some Japanese in order to navigate the site; however, just clicking through the pictures will give you enough motivation to power on through your work. Have a happy Saturday!

Thursday Mar 28

Google Street View Captures Ghost Town in Fukushima’s Evacuation Zone

“But in Namie­machi, time stands still.” -Mayor Tamotsu Baba 

New York Times’ Hiroko Tabuchi reports on Google Street View’s capturing of the damage left behind by the Japanese nuclear power plant explosion in March of 2011. Though it has been two years since the incident, the damages left behind are still very much present, and has been captured with permission by Google’s street car.

Zoom through Street View yourself to see the wreckage.

Monday Mar 4

Japanese Restaurant Week 2013

Running March 4th-18th, Japanese Restaurant Week is here again, with notable Japanese restaurants creating limited time dishes, or special “ekiben,” or as we know - bentos. Ekiben are special because they are specifically sold in railroad stations in Japan. Restaurants focus on highlighting regional cuisine; details and participating restaurants can be found through here! 

Japanese Restaurant Week will conclude with Japan Week (March 19-21), a three-day event held in Grand Central Terminal. Stop by to discover more traditional Japanese foods and catch various cultural performances!

Tuesday Feb 12

Japanese app Phewtick pays users money for meeting up

The app has already gone viral across Asia and now it’s hitting the US. Asian students around NYU can be found scanning each other’s QR codes to rack up points, which can be exchanged for cold hard cash. The distribution of points per meetup is random, which increases the virality and addictiveness of the app.

Currently, Phewtick does not have a business model. The Japanese startup is currently focusing on building a user base before possibly turning the app into a locational social marketing platform. With all the locational, temporal, and user data they are collecting, they could potentially create deep behavioral insights.

Friday Jul 6

japansocietyfilm:

With our expanding line-up, JAPAN CUTS 2012 brings an incredibly wide array of Japanese films to New York City audiences that rarely, if ever, get the opportunity to see them. Our focus on titles that rarely receive American theatrical or home video distribution ensures that screenings are singular events. This festival is unique and exciting because in almost all instances, we show things you can’t find anywhere else.

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