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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.

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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…

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Officer Jenny, Reporting for Duty at Shin Sen Gumi’s 8th Charity Summer Festival!

japanup_akane 09/15/2022

I was the MC/Judge/Cosplay Coordinator for the cosplay contest at Shin Sen Gumi’s Summer Festival!

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Teasing Master Takagi-san

japanup_akane 09/08/2022

While not much actually happens as this is a slice of life anime, viewers are able to enjoy daily interactions between Nishikata and Takagi just

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City Pop is #1 at Bridge USA Japanese Summer Festival

japanup_akane 09/01/2022

Who would have ever thought that city pop from the 70s and 80s would be popular in the year 2022?

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A Whisker Away

japanup_akane 08/31/2022

A Whisker Away leads the viewer onto a journey with middle schoolers Miyo Sasaki…..

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The Way of the Househusband

japanup_akane 08/24/2022

Former gang members from his group have tried to recruit him back, but he rejects their offers.

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A Silent Voice

japanup_akane 08/17/2022

The connection between these time periods is that during these times, Shoya is around a deaf girl named Shoko Nishimiya.

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City Pop is it here to stay? Stay with me!

japanup_akane 08/15/2022

I have always had a huge love and appreciation for musical artist Yamashita Tatsuro and for years I was confused as to how no one knew of his music in the States.