![Master of woodblock printing, Utagawa Kuniyoshi [1797-1861], has in the region of 10,000 colour prints to his name. Along with Katsushika Hokusai (who’s to blame for the oft used ‘The...](http://lolyfe.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/v0_master-195x110.jpg "Kuniyoshi Exhibition")
Personal Blog- Updates…It's finally warm enough to rain... And it hasn't stopped in 3 days. Be careful what you wish for... The blog has suffered from a lack of input recently, mainly due to the fact that nothing much of note has been going on. Although my inactivity has definitely brought on laziness as I've had visitors, […]
- Nuttier Than A FruitcakeSometimes I stop and think about life and its meaning... then I immediately eat something. However, the past few days have made me stop and think a little bit more seriously about it all. On Thursday morning at 8:15 I had an yet another appointment with yet another specialist about my back/neck/body/brain. I was on […]
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Pocky Beats iPhone5 in Tweet Record
November 11th was Pocky & Pretz Day. Didn’t know? Me neither but if I had of known I would certainly have participated. The task was to enter the Guinness World…
From Me, Belongs to You Only – Lee Bul
From the Korean Culture Centre UK This summer, Hayward Gallery transforms into Wide Open School. More than 100 international will lead lead workshops, collaborative projects, lectures and seminars on subjects…
Fugu Restrictions To Be Relaxed
TOKYO – I’ve never had fugu but it’s been on my bucket list since I first learned of its existence. I’ve always felt that there are things out there that…
[LKFF] Jang Jin Retrospective at Apollo Cinema
Don’t forget, it’s the London Korean Film Festival at the moment (as if you needed reminding), and the Apollo Cinema is holding a rather cool retrospective of Jang Jin films….
London Korean Film Festival at the ICA
Great news for Korean film enthusiasts. The ICA is holding the London Korean Film Festival 2010 from 10 – 14 November. This it’s fifth anniversary sees its debut at the…
Aspects of Japanese Cinema – Barbican (until 19 December)
Wintertime seems pretty good for any fan of Asian Culture in London. Barbican is hosting a feast of Japanese themed activities including a Japanese Film Festival – Aspects of Japanese…
New Tetsuya Nakashima film
To celebrate the upcoming release of the Tetsuya Nakashima film “Kokuhaku,” starring Takako Matsu, a movie festival was held this week to screen Nakashima’s other works. On hand were actresses…
Onboard
This is from Japan Today.com: Commuters crowd into Tokyo’s weekday morning trains. Check out the Picture of the Day page for similar items…
ANIME Tourism
Great little segment broadcast on NEWSLINE (NHK World TV) today, how anime is helping tourism in Japan. Evangelion is the subject of this one…
Ebizo returning to London to perform kabuki
Kabuki star Ichikawa Ebizo XI will be returning to London in June to perform ‘‘Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura’’ (Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees) at the Sadler’s Wells Theatre. It’s the…
Akiba Po-Po Help You Relax…
A new reflexology store opens in Akihabara today, and being Akihabara you can image it would be a little different from a normal reflexology store. At ‘Action!’ customers can have…
Cherry Blossom Forecast
The Japan Weather Association has released information about this years Cherry Blossom Season. Every spring, Japan turns into a glorious spectacle of pink and white and the Japanese people (who…
Anime Top 10
Wherever you go on the interwub, there will be flame throwers aimed at you from every corner for your taste in everything – this is especially the case when it…
ICA: Cult Japan Season 7 July – 31 Aug
The ICA in London is always a great place to hit for the weird and unusual or just downright awesome. A few months back I went there to see Asobi…
Life Size Gundam Almost Done!
::via Yahoo! Japan:: The 18m life size replica of a Gundam has had it’s head put on! The Mecha is scheduled for completion in July ready for the 30th anniversary…
Kuniyoshi Exhibition
Master of woodblock printing, Utagawa Kuniyoshi [1797-1861], has in the region of 10,000 colour prints to his name. Along with Katsushika Hokusai (who’s to blame for the oft used ‘The…
Touring Japan
I’ve finally committed (mentally) to the vacation of a lifetime and will hopefully begin my Japan Tour in Spring next year. I’ve been saving a little cash and I hope…
Oriental City
Back in June, Oriental City closed its doors for the last time. No amount of intervention from local Chinese groups, celebrities (Ian Wright) and petitions could stop the then Mayor…
