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football · japan · News · north korea · soccer · Nov 14, 2011

Japan Travels to North Korea for… Soccer

Japan going to North Korea for soccer. North Korea is a proud nation, we all know that and for this game, we’ll be sure to see well dressed fans that’ll probably be well fed beforehand cheering and doing the crazy crowd organized graphics. It’ll be the first time Japan Soccer will be in North Korea to play a game in 22 years and as the article mentions is a sign of how diplomatic relations are. Yes, Japan isn’t looked at kindly, and vice versa as well. Will soccer help? No. Will the world care, no. (Washington Post – Japan North Korea)

invention · japan · News · polar bear · sleep · Nov 13, 2011

The Polar Bear Robot Tickles You When You Snore

The Polar Bear Robot that tickles you when you snore. It’s not by sound, it actually operates by oxygen levels. If it drops, the bear will tickle the sleepers face so they’ll roll onto their sides. Simple and definitely something that won’t catch on, but it’s kind of cute. Why not do it with a cat hand? (Gizmodo – Robot Polar Bear) [youtube]Kpbo0000O08[/youtube]

documentaries · eurasian · hafu · japan · lara perez takagi · megumi nishikura · movies · News · Nov 11, 2011

More Than Half Way There

We interviewed the filmmakers, Megumi Nishikura and Lara Perez Takagi, for the Hafu Documentary back in July. Since then, they completed their last shoot for the project and commenced a fundraising campaign to finance their post-production phase. As of right now, they surpassed their goal of 10,000$ USD. More about the documentary’s progress is soon to come. (Update): Megumi and Lara have posted a video expressing their gratitude towards those who have helped them reach their goal. They’re still accepting donations until December 11th, 2011. Any contribution will help make the documentary all the more greater.

debris · japan · News · tourism · tsunami · Nov 10, 2011

Tsunami Debris to Reach Canada in a Few Days

It’s not that some might reach in a few days, it’s that it can increase tourism from Japan. The article from the National Post mentions, “The Japanese have immense respect for belongings such as fishing boats, said Mr. Ebbesmeyer, predicting an influx of Japanese tourists coming to B.C. to see the washed-up debris.” We’re not sure if that’s true at all, but for those who’ve lost, sure, but it’s hardly fun tourism. It’s more of a memorial as is the WTC site. (National Post – Tsunami Debris)

Art · art show · culture · jaccc · japan · japanese · japanese american · kamen rider · News · sentai · Nov 08, 2011

Kamen Rider Vs. Super Sentai Celebrates 40 Years

KAMEN RIDER Vs. SUPER SENTAI kicked off a double anniversary celebration of Ishimori Shotaro’s famous characters in downtown Los Angeles last weekend. Curated by Little Tokyo’s new pop-culture shop addition, Q Pop Shop, and supported by Bandai and Anime Jungle, this official tribute honors 40 years of Kamen Rider and 35 years of Super Sentai. 150 artists offered a unique and eclectic twist on these retro icons that have captivated generations. Super Sentai would eventually evolve into today’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. Artists representing Japan included a rare mix such as TOUMA, Devil Robots, Chikuwaemil, Mad Barbarians, and Yucachin’- joined by Luke Chueh, Misha, Martin Hsu, Lillidoll, and a larger-than- life Kamen Rider. The timing of this exhibit, hosted by JACCC (Japanese American Cultural Community Center), falls on coinciding celebrations. In Japan, Bandai is simultaneously developing a new Super Sentai artist-series line. Their video game “Super Sentai Battle Ranger Cross” was released in September this year. “KAMEN RIDER Vs. SUPER SENTAI: Anniversaries Tribute Exhibition” exhibits at JACCC in downtown Los Angeles, from November 5 – November 13, 2011. (Text and photos by Caro)

Plenty of photos below!