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Mboogiedown: Japan: October 2007
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007. As Cultural Ambassadors, Abbey and I felt it our duty- nay, our privilege- to spread what little Halloween cheer we might by sporting festive 100 yen headbands, not only for our holiday puri session, but to sushi as well, spreading "knowledge and awareness" to all. As they say in Japan, Happy Haroween. Monday, October 15, 2007. I'll Be Back: 行って来ます！ In less than tweleve hours I'll be making my way through the joy that is airport security enroute to Japan- not as a JET. Sweet,...
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Mboogiedown: Japan: November 2007
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Thursday, November 29, 2007. Tomoe Gozen: Jidai Matsuri 2007. Fukuteru, geiko of Miyagawa-cho, appears as Tomoe Gozen in Kyoto's Jidai Matsuri, the "Festival of Ages". Arrayed in men's armor, Tomoe Gozen. Fought courageously besides her husband, General Kiso Yoshinaka, in battle. The Take of Heike. Describes her as the epitome of both feminine and masculine virtue:. The ritual suicide considered honorable in defeat, the Tale of Heike records that:. Sunday, November 25, 2007. A Purikura Addict's Oddessy.
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Rantings of an Old Coot: November 2007
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Rantings of an Old Coot. Thursday, November 29, 2007. It's that time of the week again. What time? The middle. For those of us on a 9/80 schedule it's almost like Thursday since we have Friday off, but that doesn't make it any better. Today I'm piling on the Aleve, massaging the knots and drinking plenty of water. I can only hope it goes away quickly because, well, it sucks. No Dibs were harmed in the entweakening of my neck. Over and Out,. Get the Whole Story Here. Links to this post. It took us a few d...
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Rantings of an Old Coot: July 2007
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Rantings of an Old Coot. Monday, July 30, 2007. Purikkura - The Shit! We did in Tokyo. This was the best. Over and Out,. Get the Whole Story Here. Links to this post. Thursday, July 26, 2007. This is the Old Coot coming live and direct at you from Japan. I've been keeping myself eggstra busy, or my sister has been I should say. She's had the whole trip orchestrated for me, and I just been following along. This is how vacations should be! I Ate Some Shit Tonight. One of the girls with us is a real live Ja...
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Mboogiedown: Japan: Will America Survive the Japanese Game Show?
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Friday, May 30, 2008. Will America Survive the Japanese Game Show? When I studied in Osaka, it seemed only right that my first ketai (cell phone) mail address would be hamachan.daisuki! At that time, the comedian's popularity was at an all time high, and he was the first Japanese celebrity I actually came to know by name. He's the one who puts his arm around one of the others, resting his head on his friend's shoulder. Why? Why is he so adorable? And who could forget the Japanese Office. Oh my god, I so ...
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Mboogiedown: Japan: June 2008
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Sunday, June 22, 2008. Reese Witherspoon's Tokyo Tea. Actress Reese Witherspoon enjoys taking part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, an activity thought to capture the spirit of healing the mind, body and soul. I just wanted to share this beautiful kimono with everyone. I think the wistful color and playful design suited her perfectly. As an after thought, isin't it slightly disappointing that even members of the Imperial Family can't dress themselves in kimono? Why does it have to be so difficult?
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Mboogiedown: Japan: February 2008
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Monday, February 25, 2008. Naohiro, geiko of Kamishichiken. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine's famous. Plum blossoms in full bloom beneath the brightly covered eves of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. After his death, plague and drought spread throughout the capital. The emperor's sons began to die in rapid succession. The Imperial Palace's Great Audience Hall (. Of scholarship. Today many Shinto shrines in Japan are dedicated to him. Umeshizu prepares to perform the tea ceremony. The breath-takingly beautiful Umeha. A bit...
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Mboogiedown: Japan: SNL: Japanese Version of The Office (with Translation)
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Sunday, May 18, 2008. SNL: Japanese Version of The Office (with Translation). Most of The Office. S fans probably already know that the popular American zitcom is actually a remake of a British comedy. In this hillarious digital short from Saturday Night Live. The creator of the original British version, Ricky Gervais, explains how he was inspired by a Japanese TV show. Hello Dunder Mifflin. This is Pam. Pamo Pamo Pamo Pamoooooooo-san. Micheal. What is it? I am the funniest boss in Japan. Dwight, Jim, Pam.
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Mboogiedown: Japan: December 2007
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Sunday, December 30, 2007. An Aya Uto Christmas: Silent Night and Christmas Cake. Super Idol" singer and actress Aya Ueto sings Silent Night for a Softbank cell phone commerical. Don't miss the classic Japanese Christmas cake at the end! Saturday, December 29, 2007. 9835;♩♪♫ Wii! Merry Christmas ♫♩♪♫. My cousins join kids across America, and I suspect, the world, in songs of joyful exaltation of the much sought after, hard to find Japanese gaming phenomenon. Wii would like to play." Homerun! I can't help...
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Mboogiedown: Japan: December 2008
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Tuesday, December 23, 2008. National Geographic Traveler's Blog! It's been quite awhile since my last post. So long, in fact, that I'd be suprised if anyone was still out there. But just in case, I wanted to share what may have been one of the biggest thrills of my lifetime: Seeing the iconic National Geographic header topping a page with one of my photographs. I know it's just the NatGeo Traveler's Blog. But it still gave me chills! For the Global Eye. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
