Sunday, November 28, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Takarazuka~!
Takarazuka is an amazingly awesome thing that's very hard to explain. the wiki definition is:
Takarazuka - a Japanese all-female musical theater troupe based in Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Women play all roles in lavish, Broadway-style productions of Western-style musicals, and sometimes stories adapted from shōjo manga and Japanese folktales.
This sums up the idea of it, but definitely not the essence and the magic of it. It's actually a very classy and very popular. I saw my first Takarauka play when I was nine, and I've been in love with the troupes ever since.
As a matter of fact, it was my dream. For about a year. And then I learned how impossible it was. To even be admitted into the SCHOOL to get into the troupe, you must be a top singer and dancer and actor, stunningly beautiful, charismatic. I am, sadly, none of the aformentioned, my two left feet being what REALLY made me give up on this unattainable fantasy.
BUT i still enjoy going to watch them perform! It's really breathtaking.
My personal favorite was the Scarlet Pimpernel
I have this poster in my room~
The amazing thing about the troupe is that the 'male' actors are so convincing and amazing, you have to remind yourself that they are, in fact, women.
Today, we saw Trafalgar! It was pretty cool.
Fell in love more than once in the few hours I was watching it XD
We were also sooooo close from the front! I saw the actors up close!
Had a goood time~ ^~^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sirXfwlvgJg&feature=related
yes, these are all women XD
Takarazuka - a Japanese all-female musical theater troupe based in Takarazuka, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. Women play all roles in lavish, Broadway-style productions of Western-style musicals, and sometimes stories adapted from shōjo manga and Japanese folktales.
This sums up the idea of it, but definitely not the essence and the magic of it. It's actually a very classy and very popular. I saw my first Takarauka play when I was nine, and I've been in love with the troupes ever since.
As a matter of fact, it was my dream. For about a year. And then I learned how impossible it was. To even be admitted into the SCHOOL to get into the troupe, you must be a top singer and dancer and actor, stunningly beautiful, charismatic. I am, sadly, none of the aformentioned, my two left feet being what REALLY made me give up on this unattainable fantasy.
BUT i still enjoy going to watch them perform! It's really breathtaking.
My personal favorite was the Scarlet Pimpernel
I have this poster in my room~
The amazing thing about the troupe is that the 'male' actors are so convincing and amazing, you have to remind yourself that they are, in fact, women.
Today, we saw Trafalgar! It was pretty cool.
Fell in love more than once in the few hours I was watching it XD
We were also sooooo close from the front! I saw the actors up close!
Had a goood time~ ^~^
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sirXfwlvgJg&feature=related
yes, these are all women XD
Sunday, July 11, 2010
shibuya and harajuku!
Finally, I went to the most popular places people my age go! Harajuku and Shibuya! The famous Takeshita Street was teaming with people close to my age.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Day...... Oh, I dont know. But I'm back from the countryside!
Those of you reading might be wondering what I was doing for the past week ish, and the answer is, I was exploring the japanese countryside, sans a computer! I highly enjoyed it.
Here are some images of what we did!
The Last Sight by ~myblackcherry on deviantART
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Day 5 - Half of the year
June 30th. Half of the year is over. THough this might not be recognized in America, in Japan, it's actually kind of a thing. Not a big deal, or anything, but you have to go to the temple and stuff. You walk through the ring pictured above thrice while chanting something. And of course, there's omikuji! Omikuji is a 'written oracle' that tells you how things are going to go for you, t least until the next year or next time you visit the tmeple or whatever. I'm not entirely sure.
You shake that thing, and wait for a stick to coem out. You then read the number on the stick and take the oracle of that numer.
Song of the Day!
Rest In Peace, Park Yong Ha......
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Day 4- Bic Camera!
Sorry I'm a day late! This is what I did yesterday!
I went to Bic Camera. Everyone knows how amazing the technology here is, and I've pointed it out in a previous post, too! Bic Camera is a must for anyone who has inerest at all in music, software, games, cameras, washing machines, massage equipment, books, computers, and even golf wear?
Yeah. It's pretty cool.
Visit it if you get the chance!
Song of the day! -
Not really sure why XD but whatever
Monday, June 28, 2010
Day 3- Oh my God, Phones!
Forget shoes. Phones are where it's at (disclaimer: no, i'm totally kidding about the shoes. i need them in my life. but you know what I mean).
I learned very early in life that whatever japan comes up with, the United States will follow a few years later. Granted, they have different needs: Americans have this thing about full QWERTY keyboards for texting , whereas the japanese don't care, because the other kind of keyboard works better for the language.
Have you ever seen a SOLAR cellular phone? I am completely srious. They made it, like, two years ago, too. You stick it by your window, and BOOM it gets charged.
modeled by Satoshi Ohno.
I know. you're jealous, right? They have a series of other phones that are equally awesome.
I was trying to save money, and because i don't actually live in japan, i got the FREE one :D
Light blue ;D
So see, this was like, forever ago. where are we today....? its sad. Do business with KDDI, people XD
Song of the day: Without Me by Eminem
I have no idea why. But this vid is ridiculous XD
And it was in my head all day
I learned very early in life that whatever japan comes up with, the United States will follow a few years later. Granted, they have different needs: Americans have this thing about full QWERTY keyboards for texting , whereas the japanese don't care, because the other kind of keyboard works better for the language.
Have you ever seen a SOLAR cellular phone? I am completely srious. They made it, like, two years ago, too. You stick it by your window, and BOOM it gets charged.
modeled by Satoshi Ohno.
I know. you're jealous, right? They have a series of other phones that are equally awesome.
I was trying to save money, and because i don't actually live in japan, i got the FREE one :D
Light blue ;D
So see, this was like, forever ago. where are we today....? its sad. Do business with KDDI, people XD
Song of the day: Without Me by Eminem
I have no idea why. But this vid is ridiculous XD
And it was in my head all day
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Day 2 - Shopping
There is a place that exists in Tokyo, Japan. It's the most perfect store on this planet. It's a chic girl's fantasy. A model's wet dream. It's simple. It's Uniqlo.
I am completely serious. This store has all your basics. and for a relatively low price, even by American standards, with fabrics that are high quality and exceed those that one might find at any other discount retailer.
Seriously. I have so many clothes right now, it's a little ridiculous. I won't have to go shopping for like another to years.
Get your basics at Uniqlo!~
and NOW, online for Americans!
look it up. I dare you
Song of the day- They were playing this in like ALL the stores I went into today XD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBVBtjcE1Yk
Japan-Day 1; Dude. This is so hot.
I come to Japan every year, but for the first couple of days, I feel like I'm inside a tv. does that even make sense? Like, whoa! People are speaking japanese! And i UNDERSTAND THEM!
Okay, I'm a little sleepy. Just got in from Narita, andI totally didn't sleep on the flight. It"s only, like, nine and a half hours or so.
Which really isnt that long if you put it into perspective. I thought about it in terms of school. It's like being in class for a day, give or take an hour or two. so here's how the flight looked. Say each period is like an hour or so.
Period 1 *Language Arts - I pretty much sat around and reveled in life. It was pretty cool.
Period 2 *Social Studies - Tried to communicate with my Vietnamese neighbors and failed. Messed around with the monitor in front of me. Found How To Train Your Dragon. In Japanese. It as cool, but wrong. I watched it for a little.
Homeroom - Discovered the "Zune" in my armrest. They played Sexy Bitch by Akon like six times. it is still in my head.
Period 3(The most tortuous) *French - Sat around and thoiught about life some more. Also watched a DVD
Lunch - Airplane food is good now, you know
Period 4 *Science - Mixed Apple juice and seltzer. Not sure how I feel about this.
Period 5 *Band - Oh, screw it, I've waited long enough. Turn on my ipod already
Period 6 *Math - Make a list of all the stuff I have to but for people. There are over twnety people on this list
And then a little bit after that, I listened to some more music, and read a magazine.
SEE? IT'S NOT THAT LONG, PEOPLE!
For my own entertainment, I pretended to everyone around me that I was an American tourist. Apparently, it worked quite well. They didnt think I as Japanese at all.
That was dull. A dull start to this blog. But you know, it'll get better as I continue to do stuff. Keep tracking!
Love from Tokyo,
-T
Question of the day~!
Q: Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Song of the Day....
Sexy Bitch.... of COURSE.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL2aHV36uuU
Okay, I'm a little sleepy. Just got in from Narita, andI totally didn't sleep on the flight. It"s only, like, nine and a half hours or so.
Which really isnt that long if you put it into perspective. I thought about it in terms of school. It's like being in class for a day, give or take an hour or two. so here's how the flight looked. Say each period is like an hour or so.
Period 1 *Language Arts - I pretty much sat around and reveled in life. It was pretty cool.
Period 2 *Social Studies - Tried to communicate with my Vietnamese neighbors and failed. Messed around with the monitor in front of me. Found How To Train Your Dragon. In Japanese. It as cool, but wrong. I watched it for a little.
Homeroom - Discovered the "Zune" in my armrest. They played Sexy Bitch by Akon like six times. it is still in my head.
Period 3(The most tortuous) *French - Sat around and thoiught about life some more. Also watched a DVD
Lunch - Airplane food is good now, you know
Period 4 *Science - Mixed Apple juice and seltzer. Not sure how I feel about this.
Period 5 *Band - Oh, screw it, I've waited long enough. Turn on my ipod already
Period 6 *Math - Make a list of all the stuff I have to but for people. There are over twnety people on this list
And then a little bit after that, I listened to some more music, and read a magazine.
SEE? IT'S NOT THAT LONG, PEOPLE!
For my own entertainment, I pretended to everyone around me that I was an American tourist. Apparently, it worked quite well. They didnt think I as Japanese at all.
That was dull. A dull start to this blog. But you know, it'll get better as I continue to do stuff. Keep tracking!
Love from Tokyo,
-T
Question of the day~!
Q: Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Song of the Day....
Sexy Bitch.... of COURSE.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL2aHV36uuU
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