SKE48 in Singapore

Nagoya grown 48 idol group visit Singapore for the first time 30 July, 2011 by

SKE48, the Nagoya based spin-off to Japan’s top idol group AKB48 were in town this Wednesday, 27th July 2011. Fans from Singapore and a surprising many who had come from as far as the United States were treated to a day of exciting activities that culminated in their first ever high energy concert performance in Singapore
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AKB48 Summer Holiday Special Visit

Two AKB48 guests drop by for a special visit 23 July, 2011 by

This Tuesday, AKB48 fans from Singapore were given a treat when two members of the popular pop group visited the AKB48 Singapore Cafe at *SCAPE. Team A’s Maeda Ami and fast rising research member Abe Maria visited for a Summer Holiday Special Visit to interact with fans personally. Here’s our coverage of the day’s events.
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Japanese Drinks & Vending Machines

Beverage porn 20 July, 2011 by

One of the first things that visitors always notice about Japan is the sheer number of vending machines all over the country. In fact, Japan is home to more than 5,260,000 vending machines at last count. Numerous machines litter the corner of every street, dispensing all sorts of things you’d least expect. But drink vending machines still remain the most common. These simple steel boxes often hold an amusing assortment of brightly labeled beverages that seem especially attractive when lined up in the manner. Dozens of photos of Japanese vending machines and their drinks inside.
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Bario Ramen

Of the Ramen Champion Singapore 2011 17 July, 2011 by

After having introduced the general concept of Ramen Champion Singapore in the previous post, I’ll slowly be covering the six different stalls one by one. Out of all 6 stalls, one particular stall stands out for being very unique among the other more commonly seen Ramen styles that have been brought over to Singapore and that is Bario Ramen.
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Nara Deer

Just lots of pictures...of deer 14 July, 2011 by

As the ancient capital of Japan, Nara is known for its rich culture and many historical landmarks. But it is also well (if not more) known for the hordes of free roaming deer. Tourists from all over are almost always immediately amused when they step into Nara only to be greeted by these curious creatures. Read on, for just lots of pictures of deer.
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Ramen Champion Singapore

Six ramen champions battle it out, Singapore style 12 July, 2011 by

Ramen lovers rejoice! Since the start of this month, Illuma Bugis has become the battlefield to the start of the Ramen Champion Singapore 2011. As far as I know, these kind of events are held regularly in Tokyo. But for the first time in Singapore, they have decided to test out if the concept works out for Singaporeans too. Looks like Singapore’s Ramen boom is not going to die down anytime soon.
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Chuzenji

A full lake, waterfall and town 1,200 meters in the mountains 11 July, 2011 by

Lake Chuzenji is a large 20,000 year old crater lake located along the side of the impressive 2,486 meter tall Mount Nantei, the Tochigi Prefecture equivalent of Mount Fuji. In ancient times, mountain streams such as Chuzenji were respected and worshiped as sources of water and thus life. These days, the area is a popular retreat (particularly to local tourists) who come to marvel at the natural sights and enjoy the surrounding hot springs.
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Miyajima

The famous shrine island 09 July, 2011 by

To most people Itsukushima Island will be better known simply as Miyajima, which translates literally as the shrine island. As one of Japan’s three views and undeniably the most graphic of the three, Miyajima has become a poster child for tourism in the country. It was only necessary that I pay a visit to this world famous landmark.
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SHINE Youth Festival 2011

SHINES Youth Festival 2011 launches 06 July, 2011 by

The SHINE Youth Festival 2011 started out with a bang this Saturday, signalling the beginning of a month long of workshops, concerts and performances dedicated to infusing local youths with the passion to work toward their dreams. Organized by the National Youth Council, the launch saw approximately 12,000 youths gathered at *SCAPE for self organized imagined activities of all sorts.
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AKB48 Overseas Travel Diary 2 with SKE48

Possibly the best AKBuy this year 05 July, 2011 by

The AKB48 Overseas Travel Diary 2 (with SKE48) was released last month as a follow up to 2009′s precious release. With their fame spreading overseas and members traveling far more frequently in response, this second book packs memories from all of AKB48′s trips to Guam, Los Angeles, Singapore, Macau, Russia, Hong Kong spanning June 2010 to March 2011. Fans from any of the regions mentioned will probably want to take a look.
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