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March 19, 2009
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April 2, 2009
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December 17, 2009
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February 22, 2010
Kasugai Konpeito Candy
Edwin GoeiName: Kasugai Konpeito Candy Origin: Japan Found at: Freshia, Tustin Cost: $2.49 Ingredients: Sugar, FD & C Yellow No. 5, FD & C Yellow No. 6, FD & C Blue No. 1. Why I Bought It: Moth balls. They first looked like moth balls. Further research revealed that these cand ... More >>
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April 23, 2010
Chinese, Part 5
The cuisine of Northern China--Tianjin, Shandong, and Beijing--is shocking to someone who assumes that all Chinese people eat bowls of rice with sauce-laden stir-fry ladled on top. Rice doesn't grow in the northern reaches of China; the climate is more like Chicago than Atlanta. While Shandong food ... More >>
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April 30, 2010
Ethnic Eating 101: Chinese, Part 6
Despite the fact that we could go on for years about the variations and nuances of Chinese cuisine, we are going to close this week with a visit to Taiwan, because after Cantonese, the single most available regional cuisine in the Southland is Taiwanese, due in part to the great number of Taiwanese ... More >>
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June 10, 2010
Exhibition Games at Local Art Galleries
[Summer Guide] Exercise your mind at these art shows this summer
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June 24, 2010
Exquisite Corpses at the Bowers
The multicultural mummies of 'Secrets of the Silk Road' don't disappoint
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August 13, 2010
Far East Movement at Lollicup in Irvine Today
Far East Movement, the Asian-American hip-hop outfit that Lady Gaga handpicked to open her Japan dates, will be in Irvine today, doing a meet and greet before their Galaxy show tonight, which we previewed in the print issue of OC Weekly. Writer Paul Saitowitz said, "while a certain amount of cul ... More >>
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April 16, 2009
Art of the Samurai
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September 29, 2010
A Sign of Good Things To Come? Or Not?
Photo by Craig MediciSometimes a sign can say it all. The photo above was taken by our friend Craig, who has been quietly observing the remodel of China Palace in Newport Beach on PCH for months.
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October 14, 2010
Both Cheese
VIento y Agua Gallery
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October 18, 2010
Wacky Snacks: Sanh Yuan Chien Cha Slice - Preserved Fruit
Edwin GoeiName: Sanh Yuan Chien Cha Slice - Preserved Fruit Origin: Taiwan Found at: 99 Ranch, Irvine Cost: $1.99 Ingredients: Dried Fruit, Sugar, Salt, Licorice
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November 23, 2010
Rep. Loretta Sanchez Blasts North Korea and Backs Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act
Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-Garden Grove) has issued a statement condemning North Korea for firing dozens of artillery shells at South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island, killing two South Korean soldiers and wounding 15.The freshly reelected congresswoman, who is the ranking female member on the House Armed ... More >>
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December 27, 2010
A Chopstick Tree Grows in Brooklyn--Err, Beijing
Flickr user Dan4thNow that I think of it, Little Saigon restaurants are much better at offering plastic, reusable chopsticks than local Korean and Chinese eateries. I've never noticed a quantitative difference between those and fresh chopsticks--if anything, the reusable ones never kept stray spl ... More >>
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January 6, 2011
Record Price For Tuna
Flickr user 4-6The Tsukiji fish market auction grabs headlines this time of year, almost every year. Last year, the story was on a 513 pound bluefin tuna that netted $177,000. This year's catch blew that one out of the water.
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January 13, 2011
Some of Japan McDonald's New American-Themed Burgers Are Hilariously Misguided
McDonalds.co.jpThe food-blog web is snickering with news that McDonald's outlets in Japan are doing a new burger promotion called Big America 2 (yes, it's a sequel, meaning they've done this before).The burgers, hilarious caricatures and revealing in how Japan sees us, are shown above in all thei ... More >>
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February 9, 2011
Are Chinese Companies Producing Fake Rice From Plastic?
The headline is as scandalous as it gets: "China Makes Fake Rice From Plastic." The news reports, like the one linked above from a site called Very Vietnam, alleges "that some distributors are selling fake rice in Taiyuan, Shaanxi Province, and this rice is a mixture of potatoes, sweet potatoes an ... More >>
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March 10, 2011
Morangak Has the Seoul of OC's Little Korean
[Hole In the Wall] This Garden Grove restaurant is famous for its Korean barbecue—but there's more
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March 14, 2011
Japan Quake Disaster Raises Fears and Charity in OC
Photo by Airman John D. Partlow/U.S. Air ForceDisplaced commercial airline passengers take shelter inside Taiyo Community Center on Friday.Those following the epic horrors playing out across the Pacific are aware that the 8.9 magnitude earthquake has been officially declared the worst catastrophe ... More >>
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March 15, 2011
Lady Gaga Designs Japan Relief Bracelet, Raises $250,000 So Far
Using her star power and fashion prowess for good, Lady Gaga has designed a "We Pray for Japan" wristband, sold on her site for $5, with all proceeds going toward Japan earthquake/tsunami relief efforts.Today, she tweeted that $250,000 has been raised so far.
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March 16, 2011
Ramen Shop Owner Who Lost His Home in Japan Tsunami Gives Away Noodles
There's a lot of news coming out of Japan, all of it sad, some of it worrisome; but then there are a few stories that instill hope, like this one, which is about an owner of ramen shop in Miyako City who decided to give away his noodles even as he, himself, lost his home in the tsunami. Why? Becau ... More >>
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March 16, 2011
Japan Radiation No Threat to California, Officials Say
Maybe it's the fact that Japan's Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant has already suffered several explosions, is currently leaking radiation into the air, and seems to be headed toward total meltdown. Maybe it's the fact that a cold pressure system is sucking cold wind out of China and Korea and sendin ... More >>
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March 16, 2011
How the Video Game Community Is Responding to Japan's Quake Disasters
Masahiro Sakurai's TwitterA photo by Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai shows empty Tokyo streets after the earthquakeWith the death toll rising above 10,000 people, 88,000 people reported missing and the threat of numerous nuclear meltdowns, Japan is facing its worst national catastrophe since World ... More >>
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March 17, 2011
Black Eyed Peas, Blink-182, Simon Cowell and More Host Benefits for Japan Via Shows, T-Shirts, Albums, Vids, Tweets
In the wake of the unfathomable disaster in Japan, musicians are showing their support through benefit shows, merch and other creative endeavors, rallying fans to help the country. Their efforts can make a real impact--Gaga's Japan-relief wristbands raised $250,000 in just 48 hours. Here's ... More >>
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March 23, 2011
Gwen Stefani Donates $1 Million to Japanese Emergency Fund
After co-opting Japanese fashion for years, Gwen Stefani is giving back. Today, she announced that she donated $1 million to Save the Children's relief efforts for Japan. The No Doubt singer and fashion designer said in a statement: "I've been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love ... More >>
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March 25, 2011
Seated? Dana Rohrabacher Gets One Right!
Dana finally finds an issue he can't botchOkay, sure. Perennially goofy Orange County Congressman Dana Rohrabacher occasionally makes a good point.This week in Washington, Rohrabacher and other Republican politicians questioned planned U.S. aid to China.What does the Obama administration want to ... More >>
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March 30, 2011
Tonight: Baja Sharkeez Newport Beach Fundraiser for Japan
The always loud and festive Baja Sharkeez Newport Beach is stepping up to help the Japan relief effort by hosting a silent auction and raffle tonight from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. There's some serious loot up for bidding--Lakers and Angels tickets, autographed Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings equipmen ... More >>
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April 7, 2011
Flier of the Week: Benefit show for Japan at Alex's Bar
Ever since the major catastrophe in Japan, people have been wondering how they can help the victims, who are just starting to put their lives back together again. For musicians, the best way to help is to put on a show and invite as many bands and DJ's as you can.
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April 7, 2011
Benefit Show for Japan
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April 14, 2011
Break Me Off a Piece of That (Pounded Soybean Paste) Kit Kat Bar!
I just discovered the flickr set Kit Kats of the World, and boy, we Americans are getting gypped with boring milk chocolate. Japan's got much more intriguing varieties such as salt-watermelon, jasmine tea, chocolate & grilled potato, wasabi, grilled corn, sports drink and even "air-condition ... More >>
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April 14, 2011
OC (Hearts) Japan
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April 20, 2011
Panda Express Heading to . . . China?
Wiki CommonsPanda Express may introduce the people of China to . . . Chinese food--or at least the American bastardization of it.First, Taco Bell made its way to Mexico. Now, Panda Express, which we can thank for bringing glazed orange chicken to mall food courts across the country, may find a pl ... More >>
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May 12, 2011
Crying Rape
Dramatizing—and weeping for—the carnage of the Nanking massacre in 'City of Life and Death'
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May 18, 2011
Chinese Watermelons Exploding Due To Chemicals
Finally a story about food production in China that brings chuckles, not fear and panic. This video is funny because it involves exploding melons. Overzealous farmers used a growth accelerator called forchlorfenuron (a legal substance) too late in the season which made their whole crop of melons bur ... More >>
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June 13, 2011
North Korean Soldiers Using Ants as Food Tasters to Guard Against Supposedly Poisoned South Korean Care Packages
Flickr user OliBacWe all know that North Korea's leadership is batshit loco, which has unfortunately left a populace that's hungry when not outright starving. It's almost impossible for South Koreans to send care packages to their brothers and sisters in the Hermit Kingdom--and even if they do, t ... More >>
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June 14, 2011
Latest Food Scandal: Drinks Tainted With Plasticizers Typically Used To Manufacture PVC Pipes
Flickr user photographynataliaThis is just a stock photo of a typical supermarket shelf of drinks. Drinks shown are not necessarily any of the affected brands.News is that Taiwan and surrounding regions are dealing with the latest tampered food scandal. This time, the alleged offender has been pi ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
When East Los Meets Tokyo: Chicano Rap and Lowrider Culture in Japan
Earthquakes aren't the only thing that California and Japan have in common. For years Japanese youth have adopted and emulated lowrider culture and Chicano Rap as their own. This peculiar phenomenon attracted a promotional tour to Japan in 2006 by Always Running author Luis J. Rodriguez who brou ... More >>
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July 13, 2011
Three of Nintendo's Awesome Japanese Services That We Will Never See
Recently available to Nintendo 3DS owners--of Japan and Europe, for now--is the Nintendo Video service. The service is expected to release "Nintendo-approved" 2D and 3D content to the 3DS with cartoons, comedy clips, and even music videos. Working alongside another application known as SpotPass T ... More >>
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July 28, 2011
Nintendo Alienates Their Biggest Fans: 5 Nintendo Games that May NEVER Be Released
Pandora's Tower: A game that you may NEVER get a chance to play.This year's lineup of games for Nintendo's systems are running a bit thin. Sure, we've got The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and a few 3DS games to look forward to, but the number of games that are targeting the experienced gamer cr ... More >>
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August 5, 2011
Ajisen Ramen Busted By Chinese Authorities For Lying About Soup
Photo by Keith MayTypically when you hear about food scandals in China, it's dire stuff, dangerous stuff that endangers lives. This one, by comparison, seems like a minor drop in the bucket; but it is making waves just the same. Ajisen Ramen, the giant ramen chain which has 588 stores in China (a ... More >>
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September 9, 2011
Weekend Guide: OC Japan Fair, Cupcake Camp and Lotsa Lobsta
Cupcake Camp OC Facebook PageIt's gonna be a crazy weekend 'round here. And it starts . . . now. TODAYOriginal Long Beach Lobster Festival What: Watch out, Sebastian! Loads of crustaceans will be steamed, buttered and served with coleslaw and watermelon at this beloved annual event. &nb ... More >>
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September 16, 2011
Cup Noodles Museum Opens in Japan
You Offend Me You Offend My FamilyThe Cup Noodles Museum opens today! And no, I don't mean my old dorm room closet. Forty years ago, Nissin Foods introduced to the world what would become a food staple of college students, stoners, kitchen klutzes and overworked cubicle rats. To celebr ... More >>
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September 21, 2011
Top Eight Highlights from Tokyo Game Show 2011
Tokyo Game Show, the Japanese expo equivalent of Los Angeles' Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), was held over the past weekend in the midst of the Japanese scorching summer heat. Along with new information regarding Sony's PlayStation Vita, new game and hardware announcements along with hands-o ... More >>
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October 12, 2011
[UPDATED with Conditions of Injured:] Mysterious Explosion Rocks Newport Beach
UPDATE, OCT. 12, 2:09 P.M.: Newport Beach fire officials still haven't found the cause of an explosion that sent four people to a hospital this morning. Three are in serious condition with burns to their arms and faces, while the fourth, who drove to the hospital, sustained moderate injuries. A ... More >>
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October 19, 2011
Can Tilapia Take the Place of Shark in Shark Fin Soup?
California has made international news with our recent effort to ban the sale of shark fin soup, the Chinese delicacy that unfortunately is leading to the extinction of too many shark species. Now comes word from a Taiwanese fish farmer that he has a perfect solution, one that doesn't necessarily ... More >>
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November 30, 2011
[PHOTO] Occupy Chik-fil-A? People Camped Outside Fullerton Location for Chance to Win Free Food for a Year
Twitter user @ArtimusOne day--one glorious day, when stock markets are raging, gas is a buck a gallon, and China is our overlords--someone's going to write the They Shoot Horses, Don't They? of gimmicks involving the opening of chain restaurants, the urging of making people camp for the chance to ... More >>
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January 17, 2012
Infographic: How to Be a Douche In the Buffet Line
Daily MailYears back, Pizza Hut in China tried to put an end to the Homer Simpsons of the world by enforcing a one-plate-per-person rule for its salad buffet. Customers were all like, "What the heck, man?" And then they were all like, "CHALLENGE!" In stunning acts of engineering and ... More >>
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January 18, 2012
5 Strange Video Game-Inspired Dishes From Japan
Here in the United States, we do silly things like honor our precious movie stars by naming sandwiches after them. To name a few, there are the "Woody Allen" at Carnegie Deli in New York, "The Salma" and "The Kiera" at Hot Doug's in Chicago, and "Marilyn Monroe"--a Thanksgiving-style turkey sandw ... More >>
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January 28, 2012
Popular YouTube Chef Seriously Injured
If Cooking With Dog isn't the most popular cooking channel on YouTube, it is certainly the most beloved. The series of cooking shorts that details the step-by-step of creating over 70 Japanese dishes was recently selected for a YouTube Japanese Award. Our sister blog SFoodie shares our love and d ... More >>
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