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Celebrating Asian Culture through Music

japanup_akane 11/22/2022

Anime has always been a big part of how many people start learning more about the Asian community.

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Sailor Moon cookies from Bananabelle Brown at Okayama Kobo Bakery

japanup_akane 11/08/2022

I ate Sailor Moon cookies from Bananabelle Brown at Okayama Kobo Bakery!

History LEARNJAPAN POPULAR

JAPANESE SAMURAI / Murasaki Shikibu

miwako3 11/07/2022

Author of the world’s oldest full-length novel. Murasaki Shikibu, a Woman of Many Mysteries.

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Returning as a musical guest at the OC Japan Fair!

japanup_akane 10/25/2022

OC Japan Fair will continue to cultivate a love of Japan and its culture to the residents of the OC.

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In memory of DJ and Co-founder of Tune in Tokyo Greg Hignight

japanup_akane 10/12/2022

I told him we both were going to be super old and still performing. He laughed and told me maybe he should quit.

hajiki, traditional Japanese glass disc game

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Japanese Traditional Game “Ohajiki”

japanup_akane 10/03/2022

This game was introduced from China during the Nara period (710-794). At that time, flints were used to play “Ishi-hajiki (stone kick)”.

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Okage Inu: The Substitute Dogs That Made the Ise Pilgrimage

japanup_akane 09/27/2022

This once in a lifetime pilgrimage was known as okage-mairi. People of all classes would partake in this pilgrimage

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Discovering Japanese Food at Japanese Food Expo

japanup_akane 09/26/2022

I really had such a wonderful time at the Japanese Food Expo. Thank you so much for having me and looking forward to more events promoting Japan to the US.

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Japanese Photo Booth “PURIKURA” How it works? How to play?

Can you become an alien? Investigate Japan’s Newest Print Club! Have you ever heard of Purikura, a machine that takes pictures that Japanese people, especially those who want to look cute, are obsessed with? Quick Answer: Purikura (プリクラ) is short for “Print Club,” a type of Japanese photo booth that takes enhanced, decorated photos. Popular since 1995, especially among high school girls, these booths let you beautify your photos, add text and stamps, and print them as stickers. Modern versions like “97%” aim for a natural, less artificial look. What Is Purikura? (Print Club Explained) The official name of Purikura…