All Releases for July 2010 in "Japan"

I have to admit, I am getting addicted to this show. Since ep 3 recaptured my attention, this series has been so good that it’s fighting SYD for 1st spot this anime season xD So after Morishima senpai, we have Tanamachi Kaoru. I was expecting a letd...

Although the island of Sentosa off Singpore claims to be the southern most point of land in Continental Asia, its beaches are man made and shipped in from Indonesia every year. Sentosa Lifeguard

The official name of the Rainbow Bridge is Shuto Expressway No. 11 Daiba Route - Port of Tokyo Connector Bridge - that’s no fun. The name Rainbow Bridge was decided by the public, and while the bridge is actually white, some steps were done to creat...

Danny Choo et Kotobukiya remettent ça. Apres le premier Otacool basé sur les chambres des otaku a travers le monde et Otacool2 sur les cosplayers. Ce coup si, le livre se porte sur les bureau et environnement de travail (personnel et professionnel),...

Today’s posting is about 23.5 hours late… apologies. This Merlion (yes, like mermaid… but a lion) is the new symbol of Singpore. Standing several stories high, it one of the major attractions of Sentosa island. There is another, more famous statue of...

For a long time I wanted to make a trip to Mount Takao - Takaosan 「高尾山」 and yesterday I managed to do it. Takaosan is considered a sacred mountain, and it was a center of worship for over a thousand years. The main attraction for a visitor inte...

Haha, so the backtracking begins. I couldn’t sleep the night before…but for some reason I feel VERY VERY good and not tired at all. Guess I am really too excited, although it really was only a 6-7 hour road trip. Anyhow, we planned to leave home at...

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 m (12,388 feet). For many people, summer season means it is time to challenge themselves to climb Mount Fuji for whatever crazy or wild reasons they have. As for me, I love nature and I love  takin...

Hirasawa Ui Nendoroid: As if the Yui/Mugi Live Stage Set is not enough…another K-ON nendoroid to destroy our wallets. But I am up for it. BRING IT ON! xD (next up: Nodoka, Sawa-chan sensei? The mere thought of them is scary enough to my bank account...

You know I like the Great Buddha statues (Daibutsu). There are many Daibutsu statues scattered all across Japan, but since most of them are are of smaller sizes, they aren’t tourist spots and often there is little information to be found about them....

Thus begins my posting from my 10 day trip to beautiful Singapore! This was taken at sunset on the southern beach of the island of Sentosa. Also of interest, Sentosa claims to be the southern most point of continental Asia. Sentosa Sunset

…and tired. Driving is fun as I expected. But now need sleep, will write tmr. (more after jump~)

There are many ways to visit Asakusa, but definitely the cutest is this Nin, Nin Panda Bus. Plus, it’s free… I accidentally discovered it near the Asakusa water-bus station. Click on photo for higher resolution: Asakusa Free Shuttle Bus - Panda...

Durant la période Edo, l’artisan japonais appelé « Kyubei Kagaya » a commencé la gravure sur verre avec de la poudre d’émeri, fasciné par les magnifiques verres en provenance d’Europe. Il est dit que ce fut l’origine d’Edo Kiriko. Contrairement au Sa...

I don’t know why you would make a road like this. Also, I am now back from my 10 day Singapore vacation. Look forward to seeing those pictures starting tomorrow!

I love how the Japanese manage to keep the balance between old and new… and the Hamarikyu Gardens are probably a good example. Although the background is composed by glass and steel skyscrapers, in the Hamarikyu Gardens you can still enjoy a cup of...

I finally started reading Arcade Mania after it had been sitting on my book shelf for a few months, of particular fascination for me was the section about Print Club, Purinto Kurabu or Puri Kura for short. Tremendously popular in Japan, these photo...

The tunnel was painted by children it looked like. After being exposed to the elements for a few seasons, this childish style only added to the unnerving feeling of being in this place. One Creepy Tunnel

Having curry noodle for dinner coz had a heavy late lunch. Had a busy weekend, sorting out stuff and going out with cousins and friends. Finally the weekend means something to me! I’ve edited a lot of my Malaysian trip pictures (about 100 of them!) a...

Strolling through Shiodome, in front of the Nippon Television Tower, I found this less-known creation of Hayao Miyazaki, titled NI-TELE really BIG clock. I guess it’s a hate it or love it kind of thing… But I like it, how about you? Click on photo...

A Shrine in 八幡西

YEAHHHHHHH! Going on my first ever road trip with my parents, and it will be to Mont Tremblant. Will be gone from Saturday (24/07) to Monday (26/07). Really looking forward to the 8 hour drive! Only thing is I wish I am driving a manual car, but gues...