I often explain to people that Japanese music today, ‘jpop‘, is what you would have if the 80s had been able to continue to evolve here in the US, rather than being abruptly brought to an end by the grunge movement. And in my opinion, the most detrimental crime brought about by the dramatic music [...]
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Child-warping moments
March 26, 2008More 80’s cartoon bliss.
Kawaii kids
January 29, 2008honto kawaii…
Carry On My Wayward… girl?
January 28, 2008Wish they taught us this in high school band…
Amazing Young Organ Player Rocks Out
Lithium-ion battery-powered plug-in hybrid by 2010
January 14, 2008Toyota to sell lithium-ion battery-powered plug-in hybrid by 2010
I’ll be the first in line…
The Zen of the Rock.
December 20, 2007To learn more than you ever wanted to know about winning at Junken (Rock, Paper, Scissors here in the US), read the story posted here.
I feel I’ve just wasted a good 1/2 hour of my life practicing these techniques. But hopefully it will pay off on the next trip when we have to decide between [...]
Imagine this throughout the world.
December 1, 2007A Lord who loves, or fanatics who hate, all because of a little plush toy. Which would you want for your world?