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Suntory Gokuri

I’m fascinated by weird beverages but what attracted me to spend a premium on these flavored drinks was just a little more than novelty alone. Justice had to at least be done to the packaging and the...

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Ginza Bairin

One Monday evening, Yan and I found ourselves undecided on what to eat for dinner. Considering that most of the other restaurants at the Ion Orchard, fetched queues of up to an hour we decided to visit...

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Black Rock Shooter Nendoroid

After months of waiting, I’ve finally gotten my hands on my very own Black★Rock Shooter Nendoroid! If you have no idea what Black★Rock Shooter might be, here’s a detailed article written about it. For...

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Roman Hikou

Before I was a Morning Musume fan or even knew what AKB48 was I had been fond of Halcali. They are just one of those acts that you can’t help but root for. It certainly helps that they never fail to...

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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum

Visited the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple a couple of weeks ago. I’m a fan of temples. Wilson and I pulled MJ over to many in Tokyo, much to his resistance. When it comes to the Buddha Tooth Temple at...

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Yamato Creators Labo #25 Rei Ayanami V2

KT (who last purchased the Itazura Cat Coin Bank) brought us over to China Square Central again this week to pick up this Neon Genesis Evangelion Rei Ayanami figure by Yamato Creators Labo. I’m not a...

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SDN48

It is well known fact that most idols have short lived careers. The media is always on the lookout for fresh new faces and there is no shortage of aspiring candidates. By adulthood, most female idols...

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Guide To Watching Your Idols In Japan

Regardless of whether you’re into J-Rock, Pop or Visual Kei, watching your favorite stars perform live in concert can be a rewarding experience. Many dream of it, but not all are able to overcome the...

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Don Quijote

Since my encounter with the paella at Suidobashi, I’ve been hoping to find a local equivalent to the oh so tasty rice. Restaurants dedicated specially to Spanish food are hardly common in Singapore. My...

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Fuzhou Oyster Cake

This Fuzhou Oyster Cake shop in Maxwell Food Center sells delicious savory snacks for only SGD$1.50! (more…)

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Mugi-pon

It resembles coffee beans, but I can assure you it’s not. For most people, the actual ingredient for this snack is all so familiar, yet the preparation seems very much distant. Guessing this might be a...

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Benoist

MJ helped to grab this from Ginza a few weeks ago. Inside the intricately wrapped gift box marked Benoist is probably the the most expensive tea I’ll ever drink, Silver Tip Darjeeling that cost over...

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AKB48 General Election Guide Book 2010

Grabbed this AKB48 General Election Guide Book 2010 on a whim from the local Kinokuniya, which has recently started stocking up on AKB48 books of all sorts. A little late, since it was meant to be a...

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Bon Gout

Bon Gout is a hidden gem that has been providing Japanese meals with a homely touch since 1997. Located at the Quayside, Robertson Quay, this quaint bookshop/cafe combo occupies a peaceful spot...

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Made In Japan English

In my line of work, I occasionally receive documents and correspondence in Japanese. Even if my Japanese didn’t suck (it does), translating them can be quite the challenge. It doesn’t help that...

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Asian Food Myths

Sure most Singaporeans will laugh at the suggestion that chicken feet will deteriorate your handwriting or eating pig brains might make you smarter. But the truth is that many still fall prey to other...

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Okinawan Kantengashi

One of the perks of having themed super-mart fairs is the chance to sample unique items that are not normally available. One of my favorite pastimes is scouting for unusual sweets and the recent...

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AKB48 General Election Swimsuit Suprise 2010

Here’s a quick look through the more recently released AKB48 Sousenkyo! Mizugi Surprise 2010, which translates literally as the General Election Swimsuit Surprise. The mook is meant as a results book...

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Supermerlion Goes Mobile

First up, a special thanks to all the readers. In just half a year since public launch, the site has received well over a 100,000 views and readership continues to grow with each day. Your continual...

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Natto

Infamous for its pungent odor, Natto is commonly compared to China’s Smelly Tofu. The fermented soybeans are a traditional staple that is commonly seen on Japanese menus. It’s also readily available in...

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Bismillah Biryani Restaurant

Just got back from visiting the Bismillah Biryani Restaurant over at Little India a couple of hours ago. According to the banner in front of the shop, they were ranked among the first page in search...

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