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Japan

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Burger King Introduces Black Truffle Angus Burger In Hong Kong

    While Taco Bell foists another Frankenstein's monster food item on us made from the interchangeable parts of its existing menu, the other parts of the world get actual innovation from their fast food restaurants. We heard about the Pizza Hut in England's hot-dog-stuffed pizza crusts and the gri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2012

    Man Orders a Whopper with 1,050 Pieces of Bacon; Attempts To Eat It

    So a man walks into a Burger King in Japan and orders a Whopper with 1,050 pieces bacon, and Burger King, true to their "Have It Your Way" slogan, gives it to him.

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2012

    Whoa: Taco-Flavored Cup Noodles

    ​In today's edition of Stuff That Japan Has That We Don't And All The Jealousy That Rages Within Us Because Of It (it's a working title), we bring you Taco Cup Noodles. From the photos posted on Obvious Winner, it appears there's even cheese on top. This is what I picture when I think of Asian-Mex ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    This Week In Food: Starbucks Supports Gay Marriage, Craft Cocktail Bar Etiquette, RIP Valhalla Table

    ​Makes your arteries harden just looking at it, doesn't it? Find out what the heck this is and more in this week's edition of what happened on the blog this week!

  • Blogs

    December 14, 2011

    New Trailer for Anticipated Sushi Documentary Released

    Magnolia Pictures​There is already a movie about ramen. It's called Tampopo, which isn't just one of the best food movies, but in my opinion, one of the greatest films of all time. Now there's a documentary called Jiro Dreams of Sushi where the central subject is Japan's other ubiquitous dish: sus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2011

    Analyzing CATHERINE's Symbolism, Themes and Social Commentary

    ​Atlus' Catherine isn't like any other game out there. The game touches on many topics that are typically uncommon in video gaming. In a world of video games that have stories that simply involving shooting people in the face, Catherine's real-world and mature themes are a refreshing change of pac ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 7, 2011

    'Hand Pulled: The Complete Shag Print Collection'

    Grand Central Art Center

  • Calendar

    June 30, 2011

    'Hand Pulled' Opening Reception

    Grand Central Art Center

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2011

    No. 79: Pork Curry at Miyabi-Tei

    ​Welcome to the Weekly's list of our 100 Favorite Dishes for 2011! Tune in every day until we get to número uno! Now, on to the latest entry. . . .Supposedly, Portuguese missionaries introduced curry to Japan after they picked up the meal in Goa, India--I say "supposedly," because almost all food ... More >>

  • Culture

    June 23, 2011

    OC Art Galleries Will Feature Japan, Shag and More!

    [SUMMER GUIDE] Highlights from Orange County and Long Beach galleries for the summer

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    This Week in Food: Cone-Ing, Breastaurants, and Tamal vs. Tamale!

    ​Always awesome weeks here, so jump after the jump to learn what made us jump this week!

  • Blogs

    March 30, 2011

    Sanrio.com and Select Boutiques Donating Net Proceeds to Japan Disaster Relief Tomorrow

    ​It's now the world's most famous mouthless white cat's turn to help out Japan: Tomorrow, Sanrio.com and select participating boutique locations will donate all net proceeds toward Japan disaster relief.The company (whose stateside headquarters is housed in Torrance) seems to be following in the f ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2011

    Bid on Fleet Foxes' Test Pressing of 'Helplessness Blues' to Benefit Japan

    ​If you're anything like us, you're probably jonesing really badly for Fleet Foxes' upcoming set Helplessness Blues, due for release to the masses on May 3. If, however, you have a couple of thousand to ease your pain (unlike us), you can bid on a test pressing of their upcoming sophomore release ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2011

    Rebecca Black's Ultra-AutoTuned Jay Leno Appearance Was Sadder Than We Expected

    ​Here are the things we learned from watching Rebecca Black on Jay Leno last night: Nick Jonas sang her song at a charity Sunday night, she's had 35 million views on YouTube and it's been watched more times than Lady Gaga's "Born This Way." Simon Cowell wants to meet her; Ryan Seacrest has been "a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 18, 2011

    This Week in Food: Italian Holiday, Final Pho, and Arrested Development Pub Quiz!

    ​Between the start of our epic Final Pho tournament and news of quizzes that we can actually win, it was quite the week here at your favorite infernal blog. Highlights after the jump!

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Japanese Tsunami Aid: Chef Eric Ripert

    This just in from New York's Le Bernadin restaurant. From celebrity chef Eric Ripert's Twitter feed:​ It's a big move from a high-profile chef which might prod others into their own ways of helping victims in Japan. Know of others doing their part? Let us know in comments!

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Oh Really? OC Nuke Plant Safe, Say Nuke Plant Officials

    ​Now this is a big relief: Southern California Edison, which operates the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, or SONGS, says that their nuke plant--you know, those two pendulous white domes on the beach between San Clemente and Camp Pendleton--is totally safe. And by "totally safe," they mean i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 16, 2010

    December Decimation

    The Glass House

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2010

    Blonde Redhead

    The Glass House

  • Blogs

    November 10, 2010

    Five Great Regional Burgers McDonald's Offers That They Should Offer Everywhere

    Flickr user fugutabetai syashin​If you spent your youth with the McRib, you're just happier than a hog in slop right now with the re-launch of that sandwich at every US McDonald's franchise. I admit it: I liked them as kid, but I've since learned about real barbecue, and welcomed the news with a s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Tsukemen: A Rare Ramen Treat At Mitsuwa in Costa Mesa, But Only Until Sunday

    Photo by my lunch date Joz​Mitsuwa Marketplace in Costa Mesa is hosting a food fair right now (they stretch the word "fair" to mean they're offering a couple special, limited-time-only dishes) and this time, pop-up shop Nidaime Tsujita is serving up tsukemen, or "dipping noodles." With this s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 2, 2010

    Choreographed Calligraphy Competition Movie Shodo Girls!! Makes Continental Premiere

    ​Tonight, Santa Ana will be the site of the U.S. continental premiere of a film about a group of high school girls who decide to turn their economically battered town's fortunes around by hosting and competing in a calligraphy contest.Ryuichi Inomata's Shodo Girls!! is based on a popular televised ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    At the Farmers' Market: Asian Pears

    Flickr user sondyaustin​Ten years ago, Asian pears were all but unknown. They arrived from Korea, Japan and China packed in individual chain-link foam corsets and cost the earth at 99 Ranch and similar markets. The idea of Ralphs carrying them was unheard of.

  • Blogs

    September 6, 2010

    Wacky Snacks: Meiji Black Chocolate

    Name: Meiji Black Chocolate Origin: Japan Found at: Mitsuwa, Costa Mesa Cost: $1.69 Ingredients: Sugar, Cacao Mass, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil, Shea Nuts Oil, Illipe Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Butter, Soy Lecithin, Artificial Flavor.

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2010

    Japanese Airline To Serve Draft Beer On Flights

    Flickr user smullComing soon to an airline near you: keg stands in free fall.​All Nippon Airlines announced today that they will begin serving draft beer on internal flights, principally to and from Okinawa. The advertisement states that prices per cup will be 800¥-1000¥ (US $9.15-$11.43).

  • Culture

    July 1, 2010

    Shu Uemura Closes Up Shops in U.S.

    [Trendzilla] Sad. So very, very sad . . .

  • Calendar

    March 18, 2010

    International Food Festival

    Strata Tustin Center

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2009

    "The Cove" Filmmakers Wade Into Edwards University

    The Cove, a documentary about the annual massacre of more than 25,000 dolphins in Wakayama, Japan, created quite the buzz when it played at the last Sundance festival. An Orange County audience gets a chance to meet the creators of that buzz tonight. Filmmakers Charles Hambleton and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 17, 2009

    This Week In Food

    Our fave grub blogs of the week: Gustavo educated us on the Japexican delights (specifically, the jalapeños stuffed with spicy tuna) at Wafu of Japan. Edwin brought us news of two Domino's employees indulging in acts of unspeakable grossness relating to pizza ingredients an ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 2, 2009

    Shakespeare by the Sea

    Warner Grand Theater

  • Food

    March 19, 2009

    [Hole in the Wall] Say Mucho Domo Arigato to Wafu of Japan

    Warner Grand Theater

  • Culture

    January 1, 2009

    [Trendzilla] Digital and Air-Wave Perms

    Warner Grand Theater

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2008

    Every Burger

    Name: Every Burger Origin: Japan Found at: Freshia Market, Tustin Cost: $1.99 Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Cacao Mass, Milk Powder, Palm Oil, Shortening, Margarine, Lactose, Cocoa Butter, Sesame Seed, Butter, Condensed Milk Powder, Egg, Corn Starch, Poppy Seed, Maltose, Wheat Meal, Gluco ... More >>

  • Music

    May 1, 2008

    [CD Review] Boredoms, 'Super Roots 9' (Thrill Jockey)

    Name: Every Burger Origin: Japan Found at: Freshia Market, Tustin Cost: $1.99 Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Cacao Mass, Milk Powder, Palm Oil, Shortening, Margarine, Lactose, Cocoa Butter, Sesame Seed, Butter, Condensed Milk Powder, Egg, Corn Starch, Poppy Seed, Maltose, Wheat Meal, Gluco ... More >>

  • Features

    April 24, 2008

    Bigger Than Life: Our Exclusive Preview of the Best (and Worst) at the Newport Beach Film Festival

    Name: Every Burger Origin: Japan Found at: Freshia Market, Tustin Cost: $1.99 Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Sugar, Cacao Mass, Milk Powder, Palm Oil, Shortening, Margarine, Lactose, Cocoa Butter, Sesame Seed, Butter, Condensed Milk Powder, Egg, Corn Starch, Poppy Seed, Maltose, Wheat Meal, Gluco ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2008

    Warning: Recycling Causes 3-Headed Babies!

    Scraping together your rent payment by cashing in dumped appliances (*) at your local scrap metal yard? Dropping off your vehicle’s used oil filter and dead battery because you’re just plain environmentally conscientious? Congratulations – you’re gonna get cancer. And your next child will ... More >>

  • Music

    November 15, 2007

    Power-puffy Grrrls

    Puffy AmiYumi Go Butch (Walker), Rock Harder, Stay Cute

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2007

    CANCELED: Velvet Revolver in Irvine

    Friday's VR show at the Verizon Wireless (Irvine Meadows) Amphitheater has been canceled due to ongoing fire-related health concerns. The show, with Alice in Chains and Sparta, was to be band's final U.S. gig before stops in Japan and Australia. A Live Nation rep said the show has been *tentatively ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 18, 2007

    "Death" takes to DVD

    One (or two, depending on how you look at it) of the highlights of the past Newport Beach Film Festival was the Death Note movies, the latest in a powerhouse franchise from Japan that began with comics, then spawned an anime series and many toys, and finally these live-action adaptations. Death Note ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2007

    OC congressman: Japan must apologize for WWII sex

    KNBC is reporting today that Orange County Republican Congressman Ed Royce thinks the Japanese government hasn't adequately apologized for converting 200,000 Asian women into sex slaves — or "comfort women" — for its soldiers during World War II. Though Japan's prime minister has already apolog ... More >>

  • Culture

    March 9, 2006

    Irvinian-Hosted Academia

    Pacific Modernities: Museum Culture and Civic Engagement

  • Food

    July 14, 2005

    The Asian Persuasion

    Great Asian restaurants, and the Asians (and Chuck Devore) who love them

  • Food

    February 10, 2005

    Ramen Wars!

    Slurping through Orange Countys steamiest Ramen bowls

  • Features

    October 30, 2003

    Come to Papa

    Rampage Jackson: Savage brawler, loving father

  • Columns

    October 10, 2002

    See No Evil?

    Rampage Jackson: Savage brawler, loving father

  • Culture

    April 18, 2002

    Diagnosis: Asian Babe Syndrome

    Occupying Japanese territory in Far East

  • Culture

    September 20, 2001

    Im the Worlds Wealthiest Fascist!

    Reintroducing the Greatest Generation to historical complexity

  • Columns

    May 31, 2001

    Letters

    Reintroducing the Greatest Generation to historical complexity

  • Features

    September 21, 2000

    Gettin Shig-ee With It

    Shigetoshi Hasegawa pursues baseball, golf balls and the American dream

  • Columns

    December 31, 1998

    Letters

    Shigetoshi Hasegawa pursues baseball, golf balls and the American dream

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