Roundtable: AKB48’s Senbatsu Election
With AKB48’s next election looming around the corner, the fandom has been abuzz with many having their own take on what is going to happen this time. Supermerlion weigh in with our opinions on the...
View ArticleTokyo Train Guide: Narita to Tokyo
Tokyo city is notorious among foreigners for having one of the most complex transport systems in the world. But even before we step into Tokyo proper and begin worrying about railways, subways and...
View ArticleNagiichi
As the normal rotation goes, it is of course time for the summer releases of the groups in the AKB48 family. Nagiichi is NMB48’s first try at a summer themed single, this being their fourth release...
View ArticleAru Aru City
Last Friday, Aru Aru City (あるあるCity) Fukuoka’s very own otaku-themed mall opened its doors to the public. Located just beside Kokura Station, the main railway station in Kitakyushu, Aru Aru City has...
View ArticleMenya Musashi Singapore
Ramen and Miyamoto Musashi. While the collaboration of ramen and famous samurai might look like a fancy gimmick on the surface, I can assure you that Menya Musashi is indeed, very, very famous. It was...
View ArticleShibuya Hikarie
Kokura Station isn’t the only place getting a brand new landmark. Back in Tokyo, quite a number of new buildings have been popping up this past week thanks to a certain company. Following the public...
View ArticleTokyo Train Guide
Few people would disagree that Japan has the most sophisticated transport network in the world and no where is it more complicated than in Tokyo. With 30 different operators, 882 stations and 102...
View ArticleAishiteraburu
Following NMB48’s release of Nagiichi is Aishiteraburu, SKE48’s summer single for 2012. The second in a 3-week stretch of releases by the mainstays of the AKB48 family, SKE48 goes in a different...
View ArticleShounen yo Uso wo Tsuke!
After the somewhat disappointing Kibou Sanmyaku, Watarirouka Hashiritai finally returns again this month with another addictive single. The first of the year, Shounen yo Uso wo Tsuke! (少年よ 嘘をつけ!) is...
View ArticleErepyon
It’s been a while since Ono Erena has reappeared under the entertainment news radar, however it was only last month that the former AKB48 member finally announced that she would be making her solo...
View ArticleJKT48 Theater Debut
On the 17th of May, Indonesia-based 48 sister group JKT48 makes their long awaited theater debut. Staging a total of 7 shows spanning 4 days, the girls will finally be able to showcase themselves...
View ArticleTokyo Train Guide: Beyond Tokyo
Those looking to see a more diverse Japan would be happy to know that there are a variety of attractions nearby. Be it for a relaxing nature stroll or experiencing the exhilarating rides at Fuji-Q...
View ArticleAKB48 x B.L.T. 2011 U-17 Spring Series
Aside from the sparse updates from me recently, I’ve finally gotten around scanning thorough most of my U-17 collection for the sake of backup purposes and to share it with the rest of the world. As...
View ArticleManatsu no Sounds Good
As the AKB48 4th Senbatsu Election looms near, the single picked to carry the voting tickets is Manatsu no Sounds Good. The group’s 26th major single, it is a summer-themed single; this means a cheery...
View ArticleBanana Choco
Banana and chocolate is one of those timelessly good combinations, whether it be conventional ice cream sundaes or Japanese only snacks like the Tokyo Banana. Meiji’s Choco Banana (バナナチョコ) bring the...
View ArticleAKB48 x B.L.T. 2011 U-17 Autumn Series
Here’s another complete collection of AKB48 U-17 photographs scanned and uploaded for your viewing pleasure. Once again, they feature the AKB48 kenkyuusei, research students (some of whom have already...
View ArticleMaeda Atsuko To Graduate After Tokyo Dome Concert
In a post on Google+, producer Akimoto Yasushi spoke a little about his meeting with Maeda Atsuko. With the discussion, it seems that Maeda Atsuko will be slated to graduate by means of the Tokyo Dome...
View ArticlePuripuri SUMMER Kiss
It’s been less than a month since Million Smile and SUPER☆GiRLS are already back promoting their followup release. Puripuri SUMMER Kiss (プリプリ♥SUMMERキッス) is due for a 4th of July release, just in time...
View ArticleTokyo Sky Tree Opens
The Tokyo Sky Tree will finally open to the public on 22 May 2012! It was completed in February, after nearly 4 years of construction, but starting tomorrow visitors can finally access and take a ride...
View ArticleRokumonsen Monjayaki
If Okonomiyaki were Japanese Fried Kway Teow, Monjayaki would be their equivalent of Hokkien Mee. Monjayaki is cooked over the same metal pans, with many of the same ingredients. In fact many shops in...
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