July 2009
Ayano Uema’s 2nd album will be released on... →
We knew she was working on her 2nd album back in January 2009 and now we finally have a release date and a title for it, “Majun” hit store shelves on August 2, 2009. No other…
Jul 1st
"Uniqlo might buy the GAP" →
Interesting. I’ve been to the Uniqlo located near Shinjuku’s South Exit and liked what I saw. Reminded me more of an Old Navy than the GAP tho. (via TOKYOMANGO)
Jul 1st
June 2009
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-6-28) →
Norah Jones (133)  Alanis Morissette (30)  Loveholic (러브홀릭) (30)  Elvis Costello (19)  winnie (9)  Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Jun 29th
Jun 28th
Jun 28th
Save the Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009 →
Shari Tamashiro (All Things Okinawan) emailed about an event she’s organizing for Saturday, October 24, 2009, in Hawaii: I am organizing a FABULOUS program featuring award-winning storyteller…
Jun 26th
"Apogee ONE: USB Interface with Internal Mic,... →
Reasonably priced but you can’t use the instrument/mic in at the same time. I agree with the article, an Apogee ONE and a half would be perfect. (via Create Digital Music)
Jun 24th
"Ichiro now second in AL outfielder voting" →
“Ninth straight All-Star Game, 200-hit season on horizon.” (via Mariners.com)
Jun 24th
"Sayonara Mr. Fatty, a magical dieting book for... →
(via TOKYOMANGO)
Jun 24th
Jun 24th
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-6-21) →
Imogen Heap (76)  Capsule (58)  Miles Davis (47)  Frou Frou (44)  Oasis (41)  Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Jun 22nd
"Man records TSA harassment with iPhone" →
(via Boing Boing Gadgets)
Jun 21st
"New samurai-themed pedometer lets you pretend... →
I so want this. (via TOKYOMANGO)
Jun 20th
"Mysterious tadpole rain has meteorologists... →
Haruki Murakami-ish indeed. (via TOKYOMANGO)
Jun 20th
Jun 18th
Wallpaper: Stereopony’s “A hydrangea blooms” →
As has been with their previous releases, Stereopony’s record label has posted a wallpaper commemorating the release of the band’s upcoming album, “A hydrangea blooms,” on June 17,…
Jun 17th
"Voters taking note of Ichiro's 200-hit bid" →
(via Mariners.com)
Jun 17th
Jun 17th
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-6-14) →
Elvis Costello (82)  Loveholic (러브홀릭) (78)  Radiohead (75)  Taylor Swift (26)  Elvis Costello & The Imposters (25)  Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Jun 15th
Jun 14th
"US Release Date and Three More Clips for BLOOD:... →
Jun Ji-hyun and Koyuki look great. July 10, 2009. Official Movie Web site (via Twitch)
Jun 13th
"Gundam Statue Completed" →
Wow. (via Boing Boing Gadgets)
Jun 12th
Jun 11th
Model Lena Fujii dating DA PUMP’s ISSA –... →
Fashion model Lena Fujii (24) has confirmed rumors of her dating DA PUMP member ISSA (30). Last week’s issue of Josei Seven had published photos of the two sharing a kiss together late at night….
Jun 11th
Meisa Kuroki teams up with Kusanagi in “Ninkyo... →
Some details are now out about Tsuyoshi Kusanagi’s new comedy series, ‘Ninkyo Helper,’ which starts filming this week. One major cast addition is Meisa Kuroki, who will take on the heroine role….
Jun 11th
"SF Samurai exhibit showcases vintage swords and... →
Included in the exhibit are wooden swords made by Miyamoto Musashi. (via Boing Boing Gadgets)
Jun 11th
Wallpaper: Aya Ueto for Eclipse →
Our favorite wallpaper idol, Aya Ueto, has another wallpaper for us to adorn our Mac/PC desktop with. This time it’s an ad for Fujitsu’s AVN Lite car navigation system. A very short…
Jun 9th
"The dying goodwill toward AT&T" →
I actually didn’t mind being with AT&T but this, this made me change my mind. Will be switching to a different carrier when it happens. For now, I’ll be satisfied with the 3.0 update & my current 3G until next year. (via TUAW)
Jun 9th
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-6-7) →
VELTPUNCH (150)  Loveholic (러브홀릭) (75)  椎名林檎 (Ringo Shiina) (41)  winnie (25)  지선 (JiSun) (15)  Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz
Jun 8th
Shimobuku Rekoodo: Masaru and Isamu →
Just in time for the start of summer is a new musical unit comprised of Masaru Shimabukuro (BEGIN) and Isamu Shimoji who call themselves Shimobuku Rekoodo (Record). The duo just…
Jun 8th
Minami Kizuki’s 3rd single set for 7/22 release →
Amami Oshima singer Minami Kizuki’s 3rd single release has been set for a July 22, 2009, release. Titled “Shiroi Tsuki,” the single will have a total of three tracks — all originals with no…
Jun 8th
Rino Nakasone →
Rino Nakasone is a dancer/choreographer from Okinawa who is a member of the Beat Freaks and Harajuku Girls. According to her Facebook profile, she dances with Mary J. Blige, Gwen…
Jun 8th
"Warrior underwear for men" →
Perfect for those special occasions. (via TOKYOMANGO)
Jun 8th
Kikunosuke Onoue dating Kurara Chibana? –... →
The latest issue of Josei Seven reports that kabuki actor Kikunosuke Onoue (31) recently had a ‘late night date’ with model and Miss Universe runner-up Kurara Chibana (27). After having dinner…
Jun 5th
"New next week: green tea-flavored coke" →
There’s a pic of the bottle on TOKYOMANGO. Very cool. (via TOKYOMANGO)
Jun 5th
"Tony La Russa sues Twitter over St. Louis... →
(via ESPN)
Jun 5th
"Brazilian ad campaign of famous colorful... →
May make a cool iPhone wallpaper. (via TOKYOMANGO)
Jun 4th
"Ichiro sets Mariners hit-streak record" →
(via Mariners.com)
Jun 3rd
"LEGO Yankee Stadium"  →
Wow. (via ReflectionOf.Me)
Jun 3rd
Listen“Ti tu Ti.” An original song I’m...
Jun 2nd
"New Belkin TuneBase answers iPhone calls in-car" →
(via Boing Boing Gadgets)
Jun 2nd
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-5-31) →
Elvis Costello (105)  Elvis Costello & The Imposters (25)  alan (20)  Loveholic (러브홀릭) (12)  Elvis Costello with Burt Bacharach (11)  Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by …
Jun 1st