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Topic: Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
gaijinmark
Replies: 1910
Views: 1600149
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2022 6:05 pm Subject:
Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
After two years of a "Virtual Nisei Week" which meant no parade, no taiko, no nothing, Nisei Week will be returning for real this year: https://niseiweek.org/festival/
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Topic: Japan - News/General Discussion |
gaijinmark
Replies: 3296
Views: 2289158
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:07 am Subject:
Japan - News/General Discussion |
"Fictosexuals"? Only in Japan
Three years into his “marriage” with a popular virtual character, a Japanese man has opened up about the benefits of having a virtual “wife.”
Tok ... |
Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 403
Views: 1598216
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:15 pm Subject:
Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
John Gunning has done a real good article about Hakuho in the Japan Times. I didn't realize how close Hakuho came to not making it in sumo at all.
From the article:
"Twenty years ago, Davaa ... |
Topic: Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
gaijinmark
Replies: 1910
Views: 1600149
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:59 pm Subject:
Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
I'm guessing Nisei Week is going to be virtual again, like last year. But they are going to have a Queen and her Court. Here are the candidates: https://niseiweek.org/queen-court/ |
Topic: Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
gaijinmark
Replies: 1910
Views: 1600149
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2020 3:31 am Subject:
Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
The Japanese American National Museum is closed for the pandemic, but they do have a virtual site: http://www.janm.org/ |
Topic: Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
gaijinmark
Replies: 1910
Views: 1600149
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:23 am Subject:
Nisei Week Festival/Little Tokyo/Related |
There will be a Nisei Week this year. Sort of: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/nisei-week-will-celebrate-virtually-in-2020/2404591/?fbclid=IwAR0WHGkrWNgJDGi0AcHJLgpBiX4 |
Topic: Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, CA |
gaijinmark
Replies: 160
Views: 231496
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:21 pm Subject:
Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, CA |
^ I wonder if they'll be a "virtual" Nisei Week this year.
August is still four months off, but stranger things have happened. |
Topic: Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, CA |
ashley juggs
Replies: 160
Views: 231496
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2020 6:19 pm Subject:
Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, CA |
^ I wonder if they'll be a "virtual" Nisei Week this year. |
Topic: Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, CA |
gaijinmark
Replies: 160
Views: 231496
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:44 pm Subject:
Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco, CA |
Because of the Coronavirus, this years festival has gone virtual: https://sfcherryblossom.org/?fbclid=IwAR1dCRUTy9YCCnqHhiSjVbhOSNU1CBXaSz6acJtsXCO1sP8VRJMo49ek7g0 |
Topic: Japanese Culture |
gaijinmark
Replies: 83
Views: 540787
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Forum: Learn Japanese
Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2018 6:27 pm Subject:
Japanese Culture |
This site is a virtual treasure trove of Japanese mythology. You could spend days here: https://japanesemythology.wordpress.com/2565-2/ |
Topic: Celebrity Obituaries |
gaijinmark
Replies: 865
Views: 975707
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sat Jan 02, 2016 5:31 am Subject:
Celebrity Obituaries |
Natalie Cole dies at 65
Natalie Cole, the American singer who overcame battles with substance abuse and the long shadow of her famous father to earn worldwide success of her own, has died. She was ... |
Topic: Japanese Celebrity Obituaries |
gaijinmark
Replies: 116
Views: 1169143
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:11 am Subject:
Japanese Celebrity Obituaries |
Setsuko Hara passes away at 95
Japanese screen legend Setsuko Hara, most famous for her role in Yasujiro Ozu's classic Tokyo Story, died of pneumonia on Sept. 5. She was 95.
The actress, born ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
Eyeyore
Replies: 27481
Views: 14273858
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 5:42 pm Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Watched a few episodes of 'Date'.....i thought the screenplay looks more appropriate for a play or stage drama.
Trying to watch Yuube no Curry, Ashita no Pan again.....Other than Kaga Takeshi, it's ... |
Topic: Nihonmachi Street Fair (San Francisco) |
gaijinmark
Replies: 6
Views: 48071
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2014 6:56 pm Subject:
Nihonmachi Street Fair (San Francisco) |
2014 J-Pop Summit returns to San Francisco next weekend
The '2014 J-POP SUMMIT Festival', San Francisco's premiere celebration of Japanese pop culture, music, fashion, and film, commences next wee ... |
Topic: Movies! Movies! Movies! (Non-Japanese) |
shin2
Replies: 5013
Views: 1515517
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 5:26 am Subject:
Movies! Movies! Movies! (Non-Japanese) |
If you want to watch a good version of The 47 Ronin you need to check out Mizoguchi Kenji's 1941 version
That's certainly one of the more famous versions.
I'd also recommend Fukasaku Kinji's 197 ... |
Topic: Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Wynter
Replies: 25210
Views: 5245205
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:53 am Subject:
Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Kenyan Cusine anyone?
http://www.myvirtualpayments.com/Eastafricakitchen20.jpg
Wow, must be the rich side of Kenya. When I was there, this is not what we and the locals ate. |
Topic: Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Eve
Replies: 25210
Views: 5245205
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Wed May 29, 2013 12:10 pm Subject:
Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Kenyan Cusine anyone?
http://www.myvirtualpayments.com/Eastafricakitchen20.jpg
Looks delicious.
Ive enjoyed what African cuisine Ive tried. |
Topic: Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Raining JHan
Replies: 25210
Views: 5245205
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 12:21 am Subject:
Food, Food, and More Food Thread |
Kenyan Cusine anyone?
http://www.myvirtualpayments.com/Eastafricakitchen20.jpg |
Topic: Health Advice/Discussion |
Tu_triky
Replies: 1074
Views: 462709
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 2:56 am Subject:
Health Advice/Discussion |
Thanks for the tip. Hopefully I'll have the chance to check it out. On my recent travels, I've had the opportunity to talk to fellow tourists about the food in Great Britain, and they've all sai ... |
Topic: Health Advice/Discussion |
shin2
Replies: 1074
Views: 462709
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:14 am Subject:
Health Advice/Discussion |
I recommend a visit to the Borough Market near London Bridge Station. It's London's outdoor wholesale food market that is open to tourists and Londoners alike on certain days.
I highly recomm ... |