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Meisa Kuroki Takes First Place for Most Attractive Eyes

Who has the most beautiful eyes in Japanese entertainment?   According to a recent Internet poll, asking 500 men and women in their 20s and 30s, 21-year-old actress Meisa Kuroki has ...

Washugyu - best of both beef worlds

It's the latest, juiciest and meatiest ingredient to hit the gourmet market, and it's popping up in menus of ZAGAT and Michelin-rated restaurants all over North America. From the infamous ...

Only in Japan - Costume Play and BBQ

Costume Play and BBQ restaurant nearby Kanda station in Tokyo is a real meat lovers heaven. . . servers dressed in Playboy bunnies, cow girls, nurses, policewomen, bringing you raw ...

Michelle says, ‘Don’t miss out on a naked hot springs experience!’

"I remember the steam rising to kiss my rose-coloured cheeks as snowflakes danced and settled into my hair. It was all so serene, so calming, SO AWKWARD!" - Michelle ...

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Hints of Japan at Vancouver 2010

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Nov 29 2009     5 Comments
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The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics are just 73 days away, and while the city starts flooding with ‘Go Canada’ goods, Japanese elements are definitely starting to sneak in. . .you just have to look harder! …

Pic of the day: Obama Bows to Emperor Akihito

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Nov 18 2009     4 Comments
Posted in : Japan Photos
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All you Japanamanias, what do you think of Obama’s shot at Japanese bowing etiquette? Is he bowing too high, too low? Obama bows to Emperor Akihito upon arriving at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo over …

Only in Japan - Costume Play and BBQ

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Nov 02 2009     3 Comments
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Chef’s special of the day - Cameltoe. . . . Whoa, this bunny suit has a high cut crotch area!!!

Photo: Manga Maniacs

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Nov 02 2009     0 Comments
Posted in : Japan Photos
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Photo: The men of Japan who immerse themselves in the anime-niacs world.

Photos: Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Oct 30 2009     2 Comments
Posted in : Japan Photos, Japan Travel
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Photos of Tokyo Disneyland’s Halloween Celebration - the Japanese are definitely experts in commercializing North American holidays!

Editor Enjoys Autumn in Japan

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Oct 27 2009     3 Comments
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Hey AlmostJapanese Readers!
 
I’ve just returned from my trip to Japan, and I can’t wait to share all the pictures and stories with you. I …

Funny English in Japan

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 14 2009     3 Comments
Posted in : Japan Photos
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Going through past photos of Japan visits - here are just a few funny ones I found. Enjoy!

Japan’s Must-See Rice Field Art

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 11 2009     7 Comments
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A Sengoku Warrior, Napoleon, and Doraemon in a rice field - Must-see Rice Field Art!