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2017/02/25

Premium Friday

Hello, it's me!
Hope you are doing well!

In February 24, the "cool" (?) system is just started.

Do you know what it is?

It is Premium Friday!

What is it?

It is just for enjoying the weekend by finishing the work by 3PM because Japanese workers are tend to overwork lol

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/02/23/national/premium-friday-campaign-kicks-off-effort-boost-consumer-spending/#.WK-gmRJ95o4

But!

This system is only for big company and the reality is not so optimistic.

Not big company's employee has lots of complain lol

Moreover, the food related, like restaurant at the office are, are thinking Premium Friday is bother their jobs.

I mean if the work finish at 3PM, they just go home even though it is Friday!

I can feel it...

What's gonna happen in the future Japan!!

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2017/02/20

Japanese Genius

Hello, Hello, Hello!

How are you doing today?

Today, I would like to introduce this Japanese Genius who makes stunning photos on Instagram.

Before I introduce this genius, let's look something of his art works.

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From Spiderman inserting American Captain's shield into CD player to Deadpool stealing Thor's hammer, this genius makes a great harmony and unity between DC and Marvel comics.

Isn't it amazing?

HOTKENOBI is obviously a figurine mania, also a creative photographer living in Osaka.

He uses figurines to set up for each photo, with the group of unlikely friends or rivals creating a hilarious scene uniquely.

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Who said DC or Marvel's superheroes cannot be popular as Japan's such like Astro Boy or Kenjiro?

HOTKENOBI shows us a big love to superheroes.

Besides, there are not only superheroes, but also a number of famous series, such as Star Wars, Street Fighters etc.

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Well, HOTKENOBI is a fantastic guy who always make COOL from Japan.

https://www.instagram.com/hot.kenobi/

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2017/02/18

The First Spring Storm

Hello it is me!

How is your day today?

When I washed my clothes in washing machine, I always check the weather of tomorrow.

It is because I do not want clothes wet by rain lol

When I saw the great app of Iphone, the icon is like whorl.

Yeah, it means it will be strong wind.

I just hanged the laundry out to dry because it is not rain.

And the next day, I watched the news about weather and the reporter said today will be "Haruichiban" means the first spring storm.

I just thought like "ah~ that's why~"

However, I do not know much about "haruichiban", so I searched it.

What is "Haruichiban"?

It is the year's first strong south winds that signal the arrival of spring cut through Tokyo and other part of Japan except Okinawa and North part of Japan.

February 17th was the day of Haruichiban in 2017.

FYI, last year was February 22! 5 days earlier this year.

On the day of "Haruichiban", the temperature is little bit increased, became warm day.

But, I think the wind make you cold lol

And, the cold weather coming back after the "Haruichiban" passed through.

Well, Japan is already in spring.

Beautiful cherry blossom is started to bloom :)

Come to Japan!!

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2017/02/16

Rune Naito

Hello it's me ~
How are you doing today?

Hope you have a wonderful day today:)

Yesterday, I was walking in Shinjuku, and I found this.

Japanese Kawaii Culture is began from Rune Naito.

I was like,,, really? Who is this? Is this just the advertisement for clothes shop?

I searched "Rune Naito" on Google.

...

...

Damn it is true!!

http://www.timeout.com/tokyo/art/rune-naito-roots-of-kawaii

Here is the article from Time Out Tokyo.

I do not have to write details here because the article already explains a lot.

Rather than that, I want you to focus on the images that Rune Naito works on.

What do you think?

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2017/02/14

February 14 is Not Only for Valentines Day!

Hello it is me!

Hope you are doing well.

Today is the day of Valentines day :)

Are you enjoying today?

Well, I am working as usual lol

I just want to know if there is another meaning in February 14.

As a result, there is not interesting one...

However!

I found interesting fact.

You know, we make Youtube video, right? haha

About YouTuber, there is famous person in Japan.

The name is "Hajime-shacho"

Today is his birthday lol

https://www.youtube.com/user/0214mex

https://www.youtube.com/user/hajimexgame

He has 2 channels: one is for commentary during playing games, and the other one is daily life.

As you can see, many people are following his channel, and all videos are interesting!

like,,, he makes video that nobody tries lol

Like this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_55aBxGLxc

Maybe we will make video that no one comes up!! haha

Enjoy! :)

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2017/02/13

Valentines Day in Japan

Hello I am Akira~ :)

Hope you are surviving Blue Monday! Hey,,, wake up! lol

Today is February 13, and it means... yeah!! The day before Valentines day!!

Some of you are exciting about it huh~ lol

But, did you know Japan has little bit different culture about this memorial day?

I just want to tell about it briefly.

Generally, Valentines day is men do something to women.

For example, in America, men give flowers (or something present) to partner, friends, or family.

Therefore, women do not have to do anything on this day (Of course they might do something though).

However, in Japan, it is little bit different. Actually, big though...

Valentines day in Japan is the day for women to give chocolate to the guy whom she likes and to confess the love.

So, this day is really important day for ladies.

Ok, so,,, men do not have to do anything? Just wait the confess and chocolate?

No way... Japan is not simple like that lol

There is a white day (March 14th) that is to give chocolates or presents back to women with appreciation.

Oh my... I will be busy on white day...

Ok, I will cut it out... lol

See ya ;)

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2017/02/09

Facts About Onsen!

Hello my friends!!

Hope you are doing well.

As you can see the title, I found interesting article on Time Out Tokyo about "all facts about onsen".

Now, Japan is in winter season in February. (Actually, it is already in Spring by calendar lol)

Anyway, the onsen (hot springs) in Japan are one of the icon of Japanese culture!

Did you know the total number of onsen in Japan?

It is 27,367!!! (17,323 is in use)

Phewwwww, that's a lot, isn't it?

Actually, Oita prefecture has the most hot springs in Japan, and it is about 4,381.

Number 2 is Kagoshima prefecture and it is about 2,771. That's why both prefectures in Kyushu are famous for hot springs :)

Here is the quiz.

What is the temperature of the hottest onsen in Japan? (Yumura Onsen, Hyogo)

tik tok...

...

it is 98 celsius degree!!!!

OMG!!! TOO HOT!!

How can I... damn...

Interesting facts, right? haha

See ya~

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