SKE48 in Singapore
SKE48, the Nagoya based spin-off to Japan’s top idol group AKB48 were in town this Wednesday, 27th July 2011. Fans from Singapore and a surprising many who had come from as far as the United States...
View ArticleFlying Get
Flying Get (フライングゲット) is AKB48s 24th single that will be released later this month on the 24th of August. It’s notable for being 2011’s sousenkyo election results single and will feature a fully fan...
View ArticleHetappi Wink
Hetappi Wink (へたっぴウィンク) is Watarirouka Hashiritai’s 8th major single and their second this year as Watarirouka Hashiritai 7. It’s yet another infectiously catchy pop single with playful lyrics that...
View ArticleKipi
There’s less than three weeks away till the Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2011. Local cosplay aficionados would probably know by now that Kipi, the highly acclaimed Japanese cosplayer will...
View ArticleTop 10 Worries Before Traveling
Regardless of how frequent a traveler one is, there is bound to be some anxieties when taking a long trip overseas. And be it for business or pleasure, many will find it uneasy to take the first step...
View ArticleA Gentle Reminder
Here’s an interesting find. It seems the Hokkaido Government sells items it has reposed from persons and agencies unable to pay their owed taxes. Items are put up for sale online at Yahoo! Japan...
View ArticleSummer Frost
The chances are that once you hang out on a place long enough, you’ll start finding more chill out options at the vicinity. Summer Frost is one such find, after numerous occasions of visiting *SCAPE...
View ArticleOsaka Shinsekai
Every bit of Shinsekai exudes nostalgia. But calling this old Osakan neighborhood preserved wouldn’t be quite appropriate. Most travel books would keep mum about this best forgotten town, as Shinsekai...
View ArticleZetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo
Kind of late, but here’s a peek inside the contents of Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo (Extinct Black-haired Girl) which was released last month on the 20th of July, as the debut single by the 48 family’s...
View ArticleAKB48 Cafe Special Visit
While Singapore will have to wait until the 27th of August for the next concert, AKB48 continue to keep fan spirits high with yet another special cafe visit last Sunday. Three members of the popular...
View ArticleAnime Festival Asia 2011
The Anime Festival Asia will return to Singapore again later this year, bringing with them familiar names in Japanese entertainment and otaku sub-culture. Yesterday, the organizers introduced the event...
View ArticleSTGCC 2011 Media Preview
It’s that time of the year again where comic and designer toy enthusiasts can look forward to seeing their favorite obsessions in the spotlight. The Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention (STGCC)...
View ArticleSTGCC 2011 Impressions
The Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention returns again for its 4th year this weekend, bringing with it a wonderful clash of east and western sub-culture obsessions. The folks from Supermerlion...
View ArticleKishida Mel Interview
One of the representatives this side of the globe for this years Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention was Japanese illustrator Kishida Mel. The artist is known for his soft pastel color drawings...
View ArticleKipi Interview
Last weekend, members from the media got to sit down again with Kipi, for a short interview session at the 2011 Singapore Toy, Game and Comic Convention. We posed some (hopefully) interesting questions...
View ArticleNatsu Matsuri 2011 @ Singapore
Natsu Matsuri (夏まつり, Summer Festival) is a yearly festival celebrated by Japanese during the summer season. Thus every time this year, Changi Primary School, a Japanese based school, along with JCS...
View ArticleAKB48 Cafe Appearance
Members from AKB48 were back in town last weekend for their 4th Stage performance in Singapore on Saturday. The following day, three of the local fan favorites stayed around to to make another...
View ArticleAKB48 Flying Get Handshake Ticket Giveaway
We have two tickets for the upcoming AKB48 Flying Get National Handshake to give to anyone who can put them to good use. If you happen to be in town for the event, or are planning to go for the event....
View ArticleBandung September 2011 Day 1
To explain the apparent lack of updates of late, the better part of this week was spent traveling over to Indonesia for a business trip in Bandung. While most of the days were spent bouncing between...
View ArticleBandung September 2011 Day 2
Breakfast was provided by the hotel, so the second day in Bandung began with an intercontinental styled buffet meal at the restaurant in the hotel lobby. Today was going to be another day of meetings...
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