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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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Namie Amuro at the Top of Oricon Charts

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Sep 16 2009     9 Comments
Posted in : Celebrities, Jpop
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Namie Amuro’s new live DVD, “namie amuro Best Fiction Tour 2008-2009,” is ranked number one on the the Oricon weekly charts for the week of Sept 15-21 in DVD and Blu-ray sales.

Almost Japanese’s Top 3 Japanese YouTube Videos of the Week

Written By: Jeff on - Aug 04 2009     1 Comment
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In this week’s Top 3 Japanese YouTube Videos, we feature, cute girls, whistle candies, noodles and robots :) Enjoy !

She’s so fly….SUPERFLY! - Jpop

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - Jul 08 2009     3 Comments
Posted in : Jpop
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Superfly is super cute, super bohemian, and super soothing to listen to. Influenced by the sounds and fashion of the 60’s and 70’s, Ochi …

“I want your eyeballs!” - Circle Contact Lenses

Written By: Michelle Seto on - May 29 2009     0 Comments
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Written by Guest Writer Michelle Seto 
From fake eyelashes to bright, candy-coloured blush, Japanese girls lead the way in achieving the crushingly cute baby doll …

What Do Gwen Stefani and Namie Amuro have in Common?

Written By: Lisa Nakamura on - May 10 2009     0 Comments
Posted in : Jpop
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Q: What Do Gwen and Namie have in Common?
A: Artistic inspiration from Alice in Wonderland. Many are saying Amuro Namie copied Gwen’s video - but didn’t …