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Sep 19, 2012 (Wed) 23:58

Japanese food / Autumn’s delicacy, pacific saury

Autumn’s on the way? The feeling is triggered each time when typhoons after typhoons landed on Japanese islands. Strange (/_ .*)?

Talking about autumn, it is the season for eating but it seems to take forever to come. In Japan, (Pacific) Saury or “Sanma” (in Japanese), a silver, knife-shaped fish, is thought to be most delicious during autumn, though its available throughout the whole year. This is owning to the extra fat and tasty, nutritious oil , developed when they flocked to north of the Pacific Ocean from the cold northern seas.

“Ootoya”, the Japanese restaurant which I always frequent, had their “grill saury lunch set” seasonal menu ready, starting from September. That’s fast huh!

Last week, I visited “Ootoya” and was shocked to be greeted by restaurant engulfed in smoke (@@ ;;)
What’s more, the scent of the grilled fish lingering in the air,,, it invites you to order! And the place got smokier each time as orders grew (- -;;)

Although it is groundless, I felt so vigorous after each saury meal (but not towards work)
（＞＜）

I didn’t take a picture of the set lunch on my last trip, so you will just have to do with this one, picked up from ootoya’s site.

Research studies has shown that bluefish like sauries is effective in reducing bad cholesterol and triglyceride. So more sanmas this autumn!

Japanese food / Healthy pacifc saury (autumn)

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Sep 18, 2012 (Tue) 18:40

Japanese fall fashion / Plaid & Sweet prints dresses

Two autumn dresses pick ups from Ray magazine. For plaid fashion lovers and sweet prints dresses lovers, check these two numbers out.

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Autumn fashion / Stylish, feminine plaid dress

Fit & flare plaid dress

Autumn / Tiny leafs prints sweet ruffle dress

Ruffle shirt dress

1. Fit & flare plaid dress

Sweet, classic checkered dresses are regulars in Japan.

This pretty mini dress has plenty gathers collected to create a swing dress style.
Details like scoop neck, short puff sleeves, gathered waistband design are meant to look feminine.

So get ready for date with this one!

Price:
7,980yen
Color:
Grey, Brown

1-1. Ribbon Beret

Price:
5,040yen

1-2. Pumps (hutslly)

Price:
33,600yen

2. Ruffle shirt dress

A sweet mini dress strewn with little leafs prints.

This lovely dress features large ruffle details at the front and long sleeves in fitted cuffs. It is elastic at the waist to give a slimmer fitting.

Autumn is not only about monotone or dull colors. “Dress to kill”!
Try pairing this dress with rich color tights like the one in the picture. For sure, it is gonna look eye-catching, even in the crowd (@o@ //)

Price:
7,800yen
Color:
Black, Green

2-1. Hat

Price:
8,190yen

2-3. Belt

Price:
6,825yen

2-3. Tight (bonica dot)

Price:
1,995yen

2-4. Pumps

Price:
17,640yen

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Sep 16, 2012 (Sun) 23:55

Miss universe Japan 2006 / Kurara Chibana

Do you know or remember beauty queen Kurara Chibana?
She made headlines when she represented Japan to compete in the Miss universe Pageant 2006 and was placed first runner up.

Kurara Chibana has earned herself many Japanese male admirers and female supporters after the pageant.

Kurara Chibana has a very beautiful face, but her name is very unusual even for Japanese. I don’t have a problem with her face, but I often made mistake in her name.
Its hard to remember (- – !!)

The beauty queen turned 30 years old this year and is still single (^_-)
The universe pageant which bought her fame after, had seen her accepting all sorts of challenges these few years. She had been a TV compere, is a spokesperson for some famous brands, do modelling jobs, appear in commercials, is a goodwill ambassador, so on and so forth.

Those who didn’t know Japanese probably won’t know that she is actually very brainy and knowledgeable. In the quiz program, “Discovery of the World’s Mysteries” where she shows up as one of the regulars, the way she connects her thoughts and utilizes her knowledge in tackling the quiz, tells it — She is well-known as an intellectual beauty too in Japan.

She might look elegant in TV, but standing at 173cm, I bet she will be extremely huge in real person. But again, height is her weapon which gained her international fame. And she just looks so good in the big scene in my opinion.

Japanese intellectual beauty / kurara Chibana Miss Japan 2006

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Sep 14, 2012 (Fri) 23:50

Famous anime hero & Hello Kitty postage stamps

Now, Hello kitty makes her appearance in postage stamps (*o*)!!
For the past few summers (this year too), Hello Kitty and her childhood friend, “Dear Daniel” became regular team members of “greeting stamps” released by Japan post. “Greeting stamps” are to meant to promote the exchange of letters, postcards during summers.

Kitty is so popular in Japan that she has become part of the daily life, appearing in electronic goods, utensils, accessories, etc.

Sorry for this delayed post, but “Hello Kitty & Dear Daniel” postage stamps might not be available since it is already past summer (*_ _)

Hello Kitty & Dear Daniel postage stamps in Japan

I couldn’t believe my luck that one of the Hello Kitty stamps turned up at my postbox.
The hair salon that I visited for the first time last week, sent a greeting card with the cute Kitty stamp affixed and that was how I got it!


Hello Kitty & annime postage stamp

But popular characters aren’t the only ones showing up on stamps.
Hero & heroine of famous Japanese anime are getting a place too, taking turns to show up in special edition postage stamps.

Postage stamps featuring anime “Rascal the Raccoon”, will be released this October.
And Wow! Looking at the stamps alone brought back wonderful recollections of the anime.
It choked me with emotions how these stamps have resurrected a 35 years old anime (T.T)


Araiguma Rasukaru postage stamp

Over the years, Japan has produced many old yet meaningful and excellent anime that touched many hearts. And it is a wonderful idea that memories of such beautiful, famous works could be recap once again through the use of stamps in my opinion.

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Sep 13, 2012 (Thu) 18:57

Lily Brown & ViVi autumn fashion coordinates

Japanese sweet fashion styles for autumn

From the sweet girly to elegant to glamorous styles, Lily brown’s fashion covers wide variations. Three fashion coordination pick outs from ViVi magazine for this one.

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1. Sheer lace sleeve cut & sew + Floral flare skirt

Floral flare skirt paired with lovely cut & sew that featuring sheer puff sleeves. Simple, sweet girly coordination.

  • 1-1 Sheer lace sleeve cut & sew / 5,880yen
  • 1-2. Large floral prints studs flare skirt / 8,820yen
  • 1-3. cross ankle-strap flatform shoes / 10,920yen
  • 1-4. Ribbon headband / 2,100yen
  • 1-5. Tweed Pochette / 7,770yen

2. Mesh fabric short pant + Color block knit dress

The brilliant use of mesh fabric in this coordination. The style is a mix between modern and vintage style, very trendy and sweet.

  • 2-1 Short pant (mesh) / 7,770yen
  • 2-2. Color block round neck knit dress / 6,930yen
  • 2-3. Sparkling collar necklace / 4,830yen
  • 2-4. Squarish fur bag (black & nude) / 10,920yen
  • 2-5. Flatform sneakers / 9,870yen

3. Color block knit mini dress

For a switch from the chic, monotone style, color block dress can be interesting! They are so cool and stylish without looking showy with the right coordinations.

  • 3-1. Color block panel dress / 9,870yen
  • 3-2. Hat / 6,930yen
  • 3-3. Lace clutch bag / 7,770yen
  • 3-4. Black ankle boot / 11,970yen
Japanese retro style dress (cocktail dress)

Large floral prints balloon hem dress

Classic floral prints dresses in the 50s are making a comeback again but in minis this time.

Make head turns with this fabulous vintage inspired retro style dress (*^.-)
The large and bright floral prints are meant to create an impression. Fine details like open back, balloon hem and horizontal pleats design at the waist are stunning and beautiful.

BEG color is only limited to purchase on the web.

Price:
10,920yen
Color:
BEG，BLU，YEL, RED

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Sep 11, 2012 (Tue) 22:50

Ankle boots for autumn in Japan

Autumn ankle boots collection from Japanese magazine Ray.
These are a few that I pick outs from the wide variety of designs.

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The various terms between ankle boots, short boots and booties got me confused. They look all the same to me… (*- -;)

Ribbons motif booties
Yes, ribbon stuffs are cute and sweet. And ribbons on booties do the same tricks. They look simply so girlish!
Japanese cute style ribbon anklet boots

  • 1. Checked bootie with black bow-back (9cm) / 19,740yen
  • 2. Black bootie with side ribbon buckle details (10cm) / 16,800yen
  • 3. Peep toe houndstooth check bow ribbon bootie (10cm) / 16,800yen
  • 4. Yellow bow back bootie (8.5cm) / 19,950yen
  • 5. Beige suede bootie with ribbon laces (8.5cm) / 15,750yen
  • 6. Black leather ribbon bow bootie (9.5cm) / 13,650yen
  • 7. Tweed fold-over cuff, black bow-back bootie (7.5cm) / 21,840yen
  • 8. V-slit, peep toe black suede bootie with ribbon details (9cm) / 9,975yen

Bordeaux color booties
Bordeaux color, is going to dominate this autumn. Cool, trendy and chic, they are bound to leave a strong impression. (*^.-)
Japanese bordeaux color anklet boots

  • 9. Wide width suede bootie (9cm) / 14,490yen
  • 10. Suede & enamel with studs details ankle boot (8.5cm) / 18,900yen
  • 11. Suede drape ankle boot (9.5cm) / 9,345yen
  • 12. Suede bootie with side ribbon detail (7.5cm) / 8,295yen
  • 13. Leather & ankle strap bootie (10cm) / 9,975yen
  • 14. Faux fur ankle boot (9cm) / 19,740yen

Simple & basic design booties
Owning a pair of simple design bootie is convenient. They go well with anything.
b(^_^)b
Japanese basic style anklet boots

  • 15. V-Slit Greige suede ankle boot (9cm) / 6,990yen
  • 16. Black leather and suede bootie (12.5cm) / 22,050yen
  • 17. Beige crossbelt bootie (12.5cm) / 12,390yen
  • 18. Black wedge bootie (8cm) / 36,750yen
  • 19. Beige nude bootie (12cm) / (DazyClair) / 9,345yen
  • 20. Black ankle boot with belt (8.5cm) / 22,050yen
  • 21. Navy blue bootie with checked ribbon at sides (8cm) / 24,150yen

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Sep 9, 2012 (Sun) 23:58

Japanese artist’s goldfish art

These are not real goldfishes. And neither are they paintings.

They are some works of famous artist Riusuke Fukahori who uses layers of resin to create three-dimensional effect sculptures. Riusuke Fukahori has pursued to create the lifelike 3D goldfish by painting on layers of resins.
Such technique is unprecedented in arts.

His works are simply stunning. The goldfishes look so breathtakingly real and beautiful and so full of life, as if they are swimming peacefully inside the containers.
Each work is a long process as time is needed for each layer of resin to harden before continuing.

The below picture links to the site of Mr. Riusuke Fukahori if you want to know more about the works. The site is in Japanese language only.

If you want to get one of his works, they will only be sold on his exhibition gallery. Its too bad, because there seems to be quite a number of inquires from Japan and even overseas…

Goldfish art resin

3D goldfish art

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Sep 8, 2012 (Sat) 17:02

Japan autumn fashion / Knit and fit & flare dresses

Autumn’s two sweet popular dresses pick ups from ViVi.
They are lovely choices for dates and going out.

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Japanese Sweet Retro style fashion

Embroidered floral prints
knit dress

Japan fashion / cute & sweet style (shirring fit & flare)

Fit and flare
long sleeve dress

1. Embroidered floral prints knit dress

Vintage inspired large embroidered elegant rose prints looks so sweet and lovely on this mini knit dress. Classic loose silhouette creates a very soft gentle image.

Pair it with tights or shorts or even tulle skirts if you find the dress too short for your liking.

Price:
13,860円
Color:
GRY，BLU，O.WHT

1-1. Short boot (MIIA)

Price:
12,390yen

2. Fit and flare long sleeve dress

Icy colors will be the color trend to keep an eye on this autumn.
This girly icy pink fit and flare, long-sleeve dress features figure flattering shirred bodice and sleeves.

A bit of volume and double layered tiered design on the skirt creates a floatiness to enhance the sweet, next door girl’s style.

Price:
13,860yen
Color:
P.BEG，L.BLU，BLK

2-1. Woman’s loafers with decorative metal studs at sides (HEELS UPTOWN)

Price:
10,290yen

2-3. Floral headband (Stellar Hollywood)

Price:
7,140yen

2-3. Short socks (House of Socks)

Price:
735yen

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Sep 6, 2012 (Thu) 16:20

Japanese idol girls groups

Japan has produced many pop idols that came and went over the years. The most remarkably successful ones were pop idol groups like “SPEED” and “Morning Musume” that once created idol craze across ASIA. Recent idol group that are making new waves in here is AKB48.

AKB48 is not only gaining a foothold in Japan, their fanbase are getting global too. Apart from AKB48, there are two pop idol groups that are rising fast in popularity is “momoirokuro clover Z” and “Fairies”.

Below are some details about these three groups.

The famous man who produces AKB48 is Yasushi Akimoto.
Every year, they will hold a senbatsu election to decide the participating members for the upcoming single (The top 16 gets the right).
The members of AKB48 is increasing and until Year2012, the group has close to 100 members. These years, AKB48 has been regulars of big annual music show, “NHK kohaku”.
And,,, Mr. Yasushi Akimoto’s wallet is continuing to get thicker. No doubt (^_-) ~~

“Momoirokuro Clover Z” is another charming, pop idol group, consisting of 6 members. The incorporation of intense acrobatic dance steps into their songs during performance is impressive. Their dance are so full of energies that its hard not to draw attention.
Get thrilled by their perfomance! (@.@)

Fairies make their debut in Year 2011. The group is made up of 7 sweet, cutie teenage girls whose average age is 14.6 years (at Y2012)! Young fairies proved that age is not a factor for good performance. Their music and powerful rythmic dance moves leaves a strong impact and won fans all over.
I just realized that they belong to same talent agency that once manages Namie Amuro and SPEED. Their style has a certain similarity. No wonder (-_-”)

Note:- If you are a Japanese pop idol group craze and wants to buy idol goods, idol costumes (AKB48 or any others) or even subscribe to pop idol group services (service to receive messages from idol), we can support. Please inquire through the below button.

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Sep 4, 2012 (Tue) 23:57

Japanese fashion styles / Feminine autumn coordinates

Feminine and stylist autumn fashion coordinates pick ups from October issue’s Ray magazine.

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MUST have style for this autumn in Japan. Skinny pants with cute floral prints!!
Colorful skinny pant paired with simple bordeaux knit is a good choice as it tones down the bold color of the pant. The overall style is casual but sweet.

Like the one in the picture layering interesting tank tops underneath creates variations.

  • 1-1 Bordeaux knit (BUONA GIORNATA) / 7,980yen
  • 1-2. Red tank top mesh design (COCO DEAL) / 2,940yen
  • 1-3. Roses prints black skinny pant (RYZA) / 13,650yen
  • 1-4. Beige hat (kaorinomori) / 6,615yen
  • 1-5. Beige shoulder bag (tity&Co.) / 7,245yen
  • 2-1 Pink knit (Honey Salon) / 14,700yen
  • 2-2. Lace tank top (DazyClair) / 5,145yen
  • 2-3. Vintage inspired floral-print skinny pant (labyrinth) / 5,985yen
  • 2-4. Clutch bag (Jewelna Rose) / 9,975yen
  • 3. Black & pink rose prints pant (OZOC) / 6,990yen
  • 4. Large floral-print pant in purple (CECIL McBEE) / 4,935yen

Trend of feminine and elegant ruffle and peplum skirts continue their way into autumn.
Feminine and ladylike styles are the reasons why they enjoy popularity here.
Cascading ruffle skirt that the model wears, wins in terms of uniqueness and it looks so elegant and classy.

  • 1-1 Black leather jacket with cute frills (choosy choo) / 13,440yen
  • 1-2. Camel cascading ruffle skirt (Double standard) / 19,950yen
  • 1-3. Leopard print bag (GIANNI CHIARINI) / 40,950yen
  • 2-1 Sleeveless bow tie blouse (DazyClair) / 8,295yen
  • 2-2. Beige peplum skirt (Million Carats) / 6,195yen
  • 2-3. Camel chain bag (Samantha Vegas) / 19,425yen
  • 3. Purple culottes with frills at the sides (MURUA) / 5,775yen
  • 4. Beige tiered frills skirt (miel crishunant) / 5,460yen

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