Tag: japan

  • Ryomaden Goodbye Interview

    I told you there were a few posts…

    Anyway, did any of you watched Ryomaden last season? I did try to watch it at the beginning but wasn’t that into it, so it was really troublesome to gather the energy to find a subtitled version of it. Plus, there weren’t any small files, and I didn’t feel like download HD versions.

    So I watched on TV with no subs.

    Until the very last episode that Yu was on… and then till the very last of the year.

    I remember that when I saw the preview of episode 44 with Yu’s character Omoto saying goodbye, I thought to myself — well, what bad number of episode to leave the show xD and it ended up being her 13th guest appearance — pretty sure about that.

    Anyway, for those who didn’t watch the show — Yu played Omoto, a geisha who’s a closeted Christian (oh, the irony!). She plays the shamisen, does some traditional dancing and performing, and has some non-explored sexual tension with Ryoma. She was good in it, but I understand that Taiga dramas are a long-term commitment.

    Here’s the capture of the interview with photos for those of you who won’t touch a Taiga with a stick xD

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  • Yu Aoi’s To South Poster + Pics

    As you probably know… or didn’t – Yu’s latest play with Satoshi Tsumabuki, Minami he, opened in Tokyo… had some dates postponed (at least) due to the Earthquake, and I think it’s safe to say that it’s done with its running.

    There were interesting thoughts on it – hint: only read one review, which you can check by going through the Minami tag – and I ran into this poster for it, which is the closest some of us got to this play xD

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  • The AV Industry Amazes Me

    LOL. I know that’s a weird thing to say – or maybe it’s not so weird.

    We know the adult industry in America and Europe makes money… maybe it’s been in a slump ever since sites have been streaming porn. We also know that the adult industry is always in front of technology usage… from VCR, to the internet, DVD, Blu-Ray… 3D? xD

    That industry is a mystery to me, but it’s fun to read about it. I mean, how else would I have learned about interactive DVDs? xD

    But you know what’s even more fascinating? The Japanese adult industry. Its stars… known commonly as AV idols. Of course, as everything idols… they act, they sponsor stuff… some even move on from the AV industry into music or films.

    I was looking through some information and ran into a photo of… I’m not gonna name her, but if you visit the blog and see the photo, you’ll know right away… because the similarities, at least in that photo, are striking.
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  • Top-Rated Songs of 2010

    I know it’s pretty late, but I guess that I always put the list off because there was always that “haven’t listened to that yet” issue. I will be probably adding 2010 stuff later on, but it won’t hurt to put my top rated songs — according to iTunes and iPod numbers.

    Surprisingly, or not surprisingly… the majority of top-rated songs that are equal or greater than 5 stars are Asian artists with their Asian songs and albums. LOL As you know, I’m trying to mix everything up with languages, so I’m also trying to pick one song per artist xD

    I hope you like this compilation, there are links to preview the tracks… and also links to buy the albums via affiliate programs, so if you like anything – please support this blog (or YAM)

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  • Docomo’s Forest Xylophone

    You know I love this type of things… like Pythagoras Switch and the OK GO’s MV.

    This Docomo CM for the Touch Wood (ew) model of their phones — which to be honest are kinda cute. If I were in Japan, I would probably own a phone, but since I’m not xD The commercial, however, is made of awesome~

  • Yu Aoi Twitter

    At the moment of this post, there’s no link to a Yu Aoi Twitter account.

    To be honest, I can’t remember how I ended up in this account @yuaoi85 – which you know, would make sense as a username. However, there are several things weird with the account.

    The most obvious one is that is not a verified account, but very few outside Hollywood verify theirs… so I can pass that.

    The second big one is that Yu doesn’t speak English. It is simple English, but out of 17 tweets – 6 are in English. – Plus, her latest tweet is a copy and paste of the message on her website.

    Also, who is that account following. Docomo. Fine, she sponsors Docomo.

    But why a Kardashian? Marie Claire? Elle?

    It’s very random follows.

    And the first tweet is about a football soccer match. LOL

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    Then again, if it is the actual account (you never know xD) – I need explanations. Why Kardashian!!??!?

    Until her website is linked to a twitter account, we shall label all as fakes.

  • Japan, today I’m proud of you~

    I might start with a trend.

    I’ve always liked Japan… if you know me, you know I grew up singing Sukiyaki and my father had a Karaoke bar. I’ve always been more connected to Japanese culture than Chinese — I know/get/understand more Japanese than I do Mandarin.

    I really respect them for their quiet nature, and the respect they have for everyone and everything around them.

    I think over the past five days, a lot of people have been able to see a part of what is amazing about Japan and its people. As we watched the footage of the earthquake and the tsunami in action, they acted calmly when a majority of us would lose it. They didn’t scream, they didn’t fainted, it wasn’t chaos.

    As the day went by, a lot of the people who didn’t know thought that the Japanese would break, that they would turn against one another for food, gas, and other things needed for survival.

    Instead, things like this happened.

    This experience taught us a renewed recognition of what we had and regained its real spirits. I didn’t see any crimes but those who helped each other. All were willing to do their duty gentlemanly. I had been felt that Japanese got cold attitude in a way but today I knew that they regain their bond. It made me cry…I was moved.

    Despite the terrible weekend, you’ve showed many around the world how amazing you really are. Despite all that’s wrong with many governments around the world, you’ve showed us that we, as developing societies, should strive to be more like you.

    日本を誇りに思っている！

  • Yu-chan is safe.

    Hey, guys~

    Just wanted to update for the people that have been leaving messages or sending me emails~ Yu-chan has just updated her website with a message as well as – what seems – cancelled or re-scheduled shows of Minami he.

    Check the News section on her site for that info.

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  • Japan, be safe. Every dollar counts.

    First, a few things.

    People I know from Japan are fine. Call came through at 3am here, waking us up, but at least we knew. Many out there are at a loss, not knowing is the worse… many others have lost loved ones and my condolences go to those.

    My hope is that Japan rises, as it’s done under other terrible circumstances. Though, there are obviously things with which we don’t agree, Japan as a culture, they are lovely. So I can’t believe what some people say online… but I guess it’s the internet, and we can’t stop ignorant comments.

    I’ve read some horrible HORRIBLE things, and it was just a couple and I couldn’t take them anymore. I hope these people lose their internet connection so they can’t spread such ignorance and hate.

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    Now that we got all of that out of the way…

    Please, take a moment to donate some money through the Japan Society, which is an Japanese-American organization that deals with cultural events.

    100% of funds raised will go directly to the efforts.

    Even if you’re broke, one or two dollars will suffice.

  • Ken the 390 vs. Vico C – Fight!

    I grew up with a song by Vico C called Me Acuerdo, which was on constant rotation those days when we still listened to the radio. I listen to that song, and I immediately think of those days.

    So when clicking on the video for Ken the 390 titled 壊れやすいもの (Koware Yasui Mono) – Breakable, it brought me back to that song. Must be the male vocal, the slow hip hop thing, and the female backing vocals.
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