I performed my original Jpop/City Pop music as well as famous Anime covers from my favorites Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sailor Moon, and Kiki’s Delivery Service.
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Category: LEARNJAPAN
JAPANESE SAMURAI / Matsuo Bashō
Do you know someone who is famous for haiku? In Japan, there are several people that are famous for their haiku. Among them, Matsuo Basho, who was active in the Edo period (1603-1867), is known worldwide for developing haikai, the original form of haiku.
In this article, we will introduce who Matsuo Basho was and what his masterpiece “Oku no Hosomichi” (The Narrow Road to the Interior) is all about.
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HONDA-YA will celebrate their 30th Anniversary with a Charity Event!
HONDA-YA is having a 30th Anniversary Charity event on Sept. 17th! Can you believe they are celebrating their 30th anniversary?
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The International rise of Junji Ito
I fell in love with Ito’s detailed horrifying and at times comedic art and had to find other ways to read his manga before it was ever released in the US. The first time I met Junji Ito was in Japan at Tower Records and I was the only foreigner at the event.
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“NANA,” a Manga Released More Than 20 Years Ago, Captivated Me as a Teenager
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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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Nasu no Yoichi
What would you do if you were asked to choose between attempting to shoot an arrow through a fan 70 meters (230 feet) away and being killed if you failed, or committing seppuku (Japanese: “self disembowelment”)? There was a man in the past who was faced with such an ultimate choice. This article will introduce a man named Nasu No Yoichi, who succeeded in making that choice.
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Jazz Hip Hop Festival Kazoku in Little Tokyo!
I have performed at many festivals in Little Tokyo before but I felt Kazoku was very unique because of their focus on Jazz Hip Hop and Soul.
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DTLA’s Historic Nisei Week Japanese Festival CelebratesIts 81st Year
The festival showcases free Japanese cultural events, activities and exhibits, including music and entertainment, food, and fun spanning two weekends.
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Noru(乗る) -“to ride,” or “to get on” / Japanese Word
I was a Special Guest at the Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms!
I was a special guest at the Nova Vita Festival at Tanaka Farms! The Nova Vita Foundation is a Non-profit organization that focuses on creating solutions and leaders for a brighter future.
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Owari Tsushima Tenno Festival
This 500-year-old festival was the favorite festival of samurai and Oda Nobunaga, a Japanese daimyō, of the Sengoku period.
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Backstage with Jpop/Anime Music Artist Stephanie Yanez at Anime Expo
I had two concerts at this year’s Anime Expo. Being an industry music artist you get to see a lot of what goes on behind the scenes at AX. And I just want to say I have a huge respect for the staff running the biggest Anime convention in the US.
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