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Hatsune Miku drives a Corolla
May 6, 2011 by Tomo Hirai, Nichi Bei News
There’s something magical about American marketing strategies. It might have something to do with its strong culture that emphasizes might (wealth) makes right, and a general lack of doujinshi culture, […] READ MORE
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MOS Burger crossing the Pacific?
January 25, 2011 by Tomo Hirai, Nichi Bei News
MOS Burger to come to the US? Oh god, I don’t know how to express how happy I am. I’m ecstatic. This is the best news ever. Oh my god. […] READ MORE
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Fractale Fracas
January 21, 2011 by Tomo Hirai, Nichi Bei News
I got word that Anime News Network and Funimation are reeling from a recent debacle concerning this season’s anime “Fractale.” Tim Maughan linked me to ANN’s post that decreed that […] READ MORE
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Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo more vibrant at night than in past years, but there are concerns that businesses are hurting and worries about disruptions caused by subway construction.
January 1, 2011 by Nichi Bei Web
LOS ANGELES — Is Little Tokyo in dire straits? Bill Watanabe, executive director of the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC) and also a member of the Little Tokyo Community Council […] READ MORE
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Expectations sky-high for new Haneda int’l flights
October 14, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
TOKYO — Japanese airlines and other industries are abuzz with excitement over the potential impact of regular international flights from Tokyo’s Haneda airport when a new, spacious international terminal and […] READ MORE
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Biscuits a boom to dog owners
September 23, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
SAN JOSE — Jennifer Pan decided to open her whimsical dog boutique Biscuits in San Jose’s Japantown after experiencing difficulty in finding healthy treats for her Jack Russell Terrier, who […] READ MORE
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Cukui combines art and fashion
September 23, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
SAN JOSE — Orly Locquiao combines his passion for tattoo art and streetwear as the owner of Cukui Clothing Company, which opened in San Jose’s Japantown in August. The store […] READ MORE
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Get a taste of the islands at Island Sol
September 23, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
SAN JOSE — Island Sol brings a Hawaiian vibe to San Jose’s Japantown, offering a wide range of apparel and merchandise inspired by the islands. The store, which has been […] READ MORE
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Schwarzenegger impressed by Japan’s bullet train technology
September 16, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
TOKYO (Kyodo) — California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sept. 14 took a test ride of a chartered shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Omiya in Saitama Prefecture, north of the […] READ MORE
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Story of Nikkei nurseries told at Richmond Museum of History
September 16, 2010 by Nichi Bei Web
RICHMOND, Calif. — For Nisei Tom Oishi, the Sept. 12 opening ceremony at the Richmond Museum of History was cathartic. “I couldn’t believe what the U.S. government did to us […] READ MORE
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