Tokugawa Yoshimune was born in 1684 in Japan. He became the eighth shogun, or military leader, of the Tokugawa shogunate from 1716 to 1745, during the time in history when Japan was ruled by samurais.
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My first ever book, “WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS?” is officially out now!
I wanted to write a book about having many different dreams and the amazing journey we all take to find what we love to do in life. We can all continue to explore and find what we love at any age.
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Cafés long loved by Waseda University students
A day in the life of a Tokyo college student : Sawa introduce hot trend of ordinary college girl’s life from Tokyo.
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Ganbatte Mini Con 2023 at StateFarm Stadium lot was a success!
I was flown out to Glendale, Arizona to perform at the Anime event Ganbatte which was held at the StateFarm Stadium lot. I have performed all over the States at various Anime cons, events, and Japanese festivals but this was my first time in Arizona.
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OC Cherry Blossom Festival is Back!
It was a realization that I wouldn’t be performing for a very long time in person. So once I heard that this festival was back, I was ecstatic!
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Honda Tadakatsu
Honda Tadakatsu was born in Mikawa (present-day Nishikurazen-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) and served Tokugawa Ieyasu from his childhood, contributing to Ieyasu’s unification of Japan. He was a military commander who excelled in valor among his vassals, and as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Tokugawa, he left his name on many battlefields.
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I went to one of the biggest BOOKOFF locations in America!
I recently went to the BOOKOFF AnimeLab in Little Tokyo which specializes in all things Anime. I love going to as many BOOKOFF’s as I can because each one has hidden treasures and one of the biggest BOOKOFF’s just opened up in Garden Grove, Orange County.
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If You Like Nikuman Buns, You’ll Love Nagano’s Oyaki
Whenever I arrive in Japan, for my first meal do I go to a fancy sushi joint? A Michelin 3-star restaurant? An izakaya? Nope.
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Where can you see Cherry Blossoms in Southern California?
Spring is almost here! It’s my favorite season because of the Cherry Blossom aka Sakura. The annual Cherry Blossom season in Japan is very special.
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The Mountain Pirate Chicken Pun
If you’ve ever been to Nagano Prefecture in the Japanese Alps, you’ve probably had a chance to eat one of the local specialties, a type of fried chicken called sanzoku-yaki (山賊焼き) which is usually rendered into English as “Mountain pirate (or bandit) chicken.”
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Hattori Hanzo Masanari
Hattori Hanzo Masanari, also known as “Hattori Hanzo” or “Oni no Hanzo,” is a legendary figure in Japanese history. He was a samurai and a ninja.
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Fun Ways for Anime Days
I performed two shows with different songs for each set. I have a lot of original music inspired by Anime, Japan, love, and life. I also perform my own renditions of Anime, City Pop, and Video Game songs
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