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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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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 …

Canada says Farewell to Emperor and Empress

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Jul 14 2009     1 Comment
Posted in : Uncategorized
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The royal couple is heading home to their palace today, after a two day quick-stop in Hawaii. Their Canadian tour, celebrating the 80th anniversary of …

Vid: Another Royal-Spotting in Canada - Vancouver

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Jul 13 2009     2 Comments
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It’s been an exciting week for the Japanese community in Canada with the visit from the royal family. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Vancouver’s Japanese Language School today, and my friend Manami got some …

Royal Twist at Work - Japan’s Emperor and Empress Visits Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Jul 10 2009     3 Comments
Posted in : Blogs, News in Japan
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Editor’s Notes
As part of their Canadian tour to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Japan-Canada diplomatic relations, Japan’s Emperor and Empress were in Toronto …