May 10, 2008

food:japanese National Food

oknomiyaki


ramen


katsu-don


katsu-curry


wa-shoku(it means japanese-food)
Michelin says "Japan is the Palace of Food"
They ate dishes like this.
If you are richman like Bill Gates, you can eat them every day.
Usual japanese can't eat them every day.

May 8, 2008

music "Tatsurō Yamashita"

japanese pop culture:music "Tatsurō Yamashita"

Tatsurō Yamashita(February 4, 1953-) is a Japanese musician, and producer.

In 2003, HMV listed Tatsuro as the worlds 74th most influential musician,
and at No.6 in their list of Japan's top 100 musicians, for his influence
on the music industry.

He was also listed at No.5 in their list of the worlds top 50 greatest singers,
and at No.1 in their list of Japan's top 30 singers.

His most well-known song is "Christmas Eve".
It first appeared on his album Melodies in 1983, and was later released as a single
in 1986, when it became the standard Japanese Christmas song.



Blue Belvet


I Love You

music "Merzbow" noise music

japanese pop? culture:music "Merzbow"

caution:your machine isn't broken.


Merzbow is the most famouse japanese noise musician.
He was born in 1956. haha,so young.
He has many fanatic fans all over the world.
I'm sure this "song" is so exciting and beautiful,pop.

music "Mad Capsule Markets"

japanese pop culture:music "Mad Capsule Markets"

The Mad Capsule Markets were formed in 1990 and were active until 2006(take a break).
The band became known for their experimental style of music-basically desital hard-core.

Systematic


W.O.R.L.D


CHAOS STEP

anime "blood+"second opening "seasons call" by Hyde

japanese pop culture:anime song "L'arc en ciel"

Hyde is the vocalist in L'arc en ciel, japanese pop-rock band.
This song is his 7th solo single, released Februay 2006.



L'Arc en Ciel is a popular Japanese rock band, formed in 1991.
The group has sold over 15 million albums, 30 million singles,
and millions of other units, such as videos.
They were ranked at number 58,
in a list of Japan's top 100 musicians, provided by HMV.

"Ready, Steady Go," the second opening for Fullmetal Alchemist.


I'm sure this is one of their best perfomances.
"Niji" (it means rainbow)

anime"black lagoon" opening "red fraction" by Mell

japanese pop culture
anime"black lagoon" opening "red fraction" by Mell
black lagoon wikipediahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Lagoon

This song is black lagoon opening,sung by Mell(Japanese).
lyrics :Mell
compose:Kazuya Takase
arrange:Kazuya Takase



full version:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dED7DWsTAYI

The next one is also her song, "sky girl" opening.

May 7, 2008

music "Boom Boom Satellites"

japanese pop culture:music "Boom Boom Satellites"

Boom Boom Satellites are an electronic music duo -Michiyuki Kawashima and Masayuki Nakano. Their music is basically on rock music, under the influence of big beat or new school.

Boom Boom Satellites sixth full length studio album, 'Exposed' was released on 21 November 2007.
"What Goes Around Comes Around" (which has been featured in a commercial for Dodge) and "Easy Action" (which is featured in the film Vexille) are two of the songs featured on this album.




7 Ignitions CD 1 (Never released in America) so cool!


their official website:http://www.bbs-exposed.com/

May 6, 2008

music "Perfume"

japanese pop culture:music "Perfume"

Perfume is a female J-pop and techno group consisting of three members from Hiroshima, Kashiyuka, Nocchi, and Achan who debuted locally in 2001 and nationally in 2005.
Since 2003 Perfume have been produced by Yasutaka Nakata, founder of the group capsule and the contemode label.

From 2005 until 2008, Perfume has released six major singles.
In 2007, Perfume released Polyrhythm, which became their first top 10 in the Oricon charts.
Since then, Perfume has been breaking record after record with new singles.
Their second album, Game, was released on April 16, 2008, and they've got first top 1.
In Japan, they are the hottest stock now.

polyrhythm


chocolate disco

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