Ushiku City in Ibaraki Prefecture is a curious anime location. It is a late addition to an anime that already had an established "holy site", and its appearances are limited to almost just one episode. At the same time, for the local government this isn't just something to briefly mention, but rather they are actively … Continue reading Mini-pilgrimage: Ushiku, home of Love Live! Superstar!!’s Natsumi and Tomari
I'm back in Japan! My older pilgrimage reports described trips back when I was in Japan on foreign exchange all those years back, but last year, I managed to get a job here. That means there's now potential for more pilgrimages too. I have to admit I haven't done that many yet, but at least … Continue reading Wake Up, Sendai! – A WUG pilgrimage years later
There is a replica of the extinct Sacabambaspis janvieri species of fish in the Natural History Museum in Helsinki, Finland that went viral in Japan and to an extent elsewhere too, but it is rather difficult to find and easy to miss. This is only tangentially related to the rest of this blog, but since I happen to live in Finland, here's some quick help for whoever might need it.
日本のSNSでバズって、多少海外のネット民の間でも話題になった古代魚サカバンバスピスの復元模型（モデル）はフィンランドの首都・ヘルシンキにある自然史博物館に展示されていると知られているんですが、博物館に行っても見つけ出すには苦労するかもしれません。あの子は、意外と影が薄いです。そこで、僕が一応フィンランド出身なので、もしかしたら手助けになる位置の詳細などをここで提供しようと思います。[...]
So, recently I've taken a liking to this one WeatherNews reporter. Japanese original published on Wani Books NewsCrunch, 14 October 2021. Original title: A unique weather reporter who aimed to be a voice actress: Saya Hiyama's overflowing love for manga & anime. In commemoration of the release of the WeatherNews Caster Calendar 2022, we interviewed … Continue reading [Translation] WeatherNews’ Saya Hiyama on her career choice and her love for manga and anime
Japanese original published on Yahoo News, 27 July 2021. Original title: Voice actress Kanako Takatsuki "used Google Translate" for lyrics of new song, not good at English. Interviewer: Kazuki Matsuda, Yorozoo News. Voice actress and singer Kanako Takatsuki, who is releasing her second single "Subversive" on 11 August, recently gave an interview to Yorozoo News. … Continue reading [Translation] Kinchan interviewed on her 2nd single: “I used Google Translate” for lyrics
Japanese original published on OKMusic, 1 March 2021. Hi everyone!I'm Kanako Takatsuki! Warm days have become more frequent, it sure feels like spring.With the early-to-blossom kawazu-zakura [a type of cherry blossoms] in bloom and the sky a bright blue,you just want to go out wearing clothes in refreshing colors! However, spring goes by faster than … Continue reading [Translation] Kanako Takatsuki’s PLAYING by CLOSET♪♪ #5: yama
Japanese original published on OKMusic, 2 March 2021. Yes, that is today—a slightly cut version was included in the free magazine "music UP's" published on 20 February, and thus I was able to prepare most of the translated text in the leadup to today. Original title: "[Interview with Kanako Takatsuki] I'm happy if my love … Continue reading [Translation] Kinchan interviewed on her cover EP: “I’m happy if my love for anime music gets across”
Japanese original published on OKMusic, 1 February 2021. Hi everyone!I'm Kanako Takatsuki. Happy new year!I might have taken a break last month,but I'm starting again this month! I'm in your care!! So, the first go of 2021! The theme this time is"Dynamite" by BTS "Dynamite" music video https://youtu.be/gdZLi9oWNZg This is a song I love, love, … Continue reading [Translation] Kanako Takatsuki’s PLAYING by CLOSET♪♪ #4: BTS
Japanese original published on OKMusic, 1 December 2020. Hi everyone!I'm Kanako Takatsuki. There's already only one month left in the year, but it doesn't really feel like winter, does it??I get the feeling it's warmer than in an average year…!However, because I like the fall, I'm very happy about a longer fall ♡ I recently … Continue reading [Translation] Kanako Takatsuki’s PLAYING by CLOSET♪♪ #3: TWICE
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