Little Tokyo Ennichisai at Blok M Jakarta

Indonesia has a lot of Japanese fans. Although there are not many Japanese visitors come to Indonesia or make a living, still many Indonesia peoples admiring the Japanese culture and festival. Not only Japanese anime and manga are well accepted here, but also every kinds of Japanese food, fashion, and Japan festival (matsuri). One of the biggest Japanese event held in Indonesia is Little Tokyo Ennichisai.

Little Tokyo Ennichisai (縁日祭) is an event that aims to bring back the the image of the region Blok M in South Jakarta to Little Tokyo or Japan Town.

Blok M, at South Jakarta, has been well known for its Japanese town and Japanese culture since 25 years ago, and since then, there have been a lot of Japan Festival (matsuri) such as Jakarta Japan Matsuri.

The event was held on Sunday, July 4, 2010 will be presenting a series of full-day event from 12 noon until nine o'clock at night.

The event is supported by the Government of DKI Jakarta, Jakarta led by Matsuri Kai, and Go Raikon organized by the Japan Entertainment Event Organizer.

Some sponsors like Curry House 38, Don's Restaurant, Honoka Restaurant, Kira-Kira Ginza restaurant, Kitchen_18, Kushigin Yakitori Restaurant, Manpuku Tecchan, Ramen 38, Shiki Restaurant, Sushi Sei, Yuzoh Restaurant, and many more also come to support this event.


Located in the region Melawai, Blok M, exactly near the Blok M Square, the event will set the stage for 18 x 6 meters as a center of attractions that make this event as the largest Japanese cultural event in Jakarta. By paying as much as 10,000 rupiah admission, visitors can enjoy the atmosphere and cuisine of Japan, as well as other interesting attractions.

One of the interesting attractions of this event is Mikoshi, or the procession of miniature Shinto shrine which is carried by a group of men dressed unique to Japan, accompanied by shouts and songs of spirit unique to Japan. Mikoshi parade symbolizes the spread of good luck and banish evil. Another attraction is the Bon Odori dance, which will take place at 7pm. This dance is one of Japan's traditional dances and exciting to watch. Visitors can also participate directly in the cosplay competition.

Audience can feel like in Japan, try the Japanese food, watch the Japanese otaru (idol) show from favourite anime and manga. Visitors can try on Yukata, a traditional Japanese kimono for the summer. By paying Rp. 190,000 to Rp. 650,000, you can take your Yukata home and play dress up anytime you want. We can get to watch Cosplay competition and many other traditional Japanese activities such as Aikido, Judo, Karate and Shorinji. Not only that, Ennichisai 2010 will also have band performances.

More information can be obtained at the Office Ennichisai (Japan Festival), KUSHIGIN Jl. Melawai No.10F IX, Level 2, Blok M, South Jakarta. Phone 021-723-4289.

Venue: Little Tokyo
Address : Blok M Square
Jl. Melawai Raya
Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan
INDONESIA 12160
Date: Sunday July 4, 2010 - Monday July 5, 2010 (12:00PM - 12:00AM)


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Japan Football 2010 World Cup Jerseys

Football is one of the most popular sports in Japan besides volleyball, kendo, baseball, karate, or sumo. With Korea Republic, Japanese Football nowadays is becoming an Asia's Giant, and the barometer of Asia Football development.

Japanese Football or called by media as Soccer Nippon Daihyō (サッカー日本代表) is very popular amongst the fans. With their football professional competiton named J League, Japan Natioal football Team had entered the FIFA World Cup again in 2010 held in South Africa. The Blue Samurai (as the team are nicknamed) are on their way to their fourth consecutive FIFA World Cup, and joined with Netherland, Cameroon, and Denmark in Group E.

Jerseys or Football costumes take a important thing for Japanese Football. Jerseys or Kits for japan Football is combined with fashion, techfit techonlogy, and slim design.

Adidas is the official partner sponsor for Japanese Football Jerseys in 2010, and have offcially launched the Japanese Home & Away jerseys. The new kit comes in two versions – one featuring adidas Techfit technology and another featuring adidas Formotion technology.

Japan's current uniforms are provided by Adidas, the team's official apparel sponsor. The home kit consists of a blue jersey with a red square on the neck and feather designs, white shorts, and blue socks. The away kit consists of a white jersey, blue shorts, and white socks.

The national team kit design has gone through several alterations in the past. In the early 80s, the kit was white with blue trim. When Japan was coached by Kenzo Yokoyama (1988–1991) the kits were red and white, matching the colors of Japan's national flag. The kits worn for the 1992 Asian Cup consisted of white stripes with red diamonds. During Japan's first World Cup appearance in 1998, the national team kits were blue jerseys with red and white flame designs on the sleeves.


Japan Home World Cup Jersey 2010




The new Japan soccer jersey 2010, as mentioned before, has been made by Adidas. This dark blue strip has feather like shapes on it, with the Japanese Football Association Logo and the Japanese Flag on it.


Japan Away World Cup Jersey 2010





The three legged crow serves as key inspiration behind the design of Japan's kit. The three legged crow is considered the God of Sun and is symbolic of the players and fans national team commitment.Cheap Soccer Jerseys. Official Japan team jersey with embroidered Japan team badge and adidas logo. Includes anatomically-placed mesh throughout. 100% ClimaCool polyester.


Photos of 2010 World Cup Jerseys Japan football Short sleeve and shorts :


Shunsuke Nakamura in Japan Home Jersey 2010
















Japanese National Anthem Japan World Cup 2010 South Africa Soccer Football performed by roger Doucet

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Japan celebrities in Kanebo Coffret D'or Spring 2010

Kanebo Cosmetics is an exclusive range of Japanese skincare and makeup, started in 2004. The Kanebo range includes make up, skincare, bodycare and suncare.

Some of famous Kanebo Products such as Kanebo Body & Hair, Kanebo Cleansing, Kanebo Foundation, Kanebo Lips, Kanebo Sensai, Sensai Silk, Kanebo Sensai Emulsion, etc. Kanebo has also been nominated for a Luxist Award for Best Body Care Line.

To promote the Kanebo Cosmetics and Skincare, Kanebo usually uses Japan top celebrites to endorse the products. The favourite Kanebo Products such as Coffret D’Or. Coffret D'or is Kanebo's new makeup line replacing T’estimo and Revue, was launched in Japan on 16 December 2007. This mega production commercial featuring five Japanese celebrities – Kou Shibasaki (Stylish), Tokiwa Takako (Cool), Miki Nakatani (Elegance), Erika Sawajiri (Pure Sweet) and Keiko Kitagawa (Sweet).

Keiko Kitagawa, as we know, already famous for her commercial video with Kanebo Sala haircare products. Another Japanese Actress involved in Kanebo promoting is Mika Nakashima for Kanebo Kate. It seems Kanebo really used up Japanese pretty celebrities very smart. Before in 2007, pop duo Puffy AmiYumi also endorsed Kanebo newest Winter Collection 2007 "Kanebo Lavshuca Liquid Rouge".


In terms of products, the Kanebo Coffret D’or range include the Coffret D’or Color Blush, Coffret D’or Designing Mascara Natural, Coffret D’or Natural ClearLiner, Coffret D’or Star Dazzling Liner, Coffret D’or Mascara Base, Coffret D’or Full Styling Rouge Color and Coffret D’or Full Styling Rouge Glow in various
shades.

Coffret D'Or Spring 2010 Makeup Collection
Coffret D'Or spring 2010 makeup collection will be released on December 16th in Japan. "Romantic Pleasure" is the theme of Coffret D'Or's upcoming spring collection, which focuses on a luminous shimmering, soft transparent effect for eyes, lips and cheeks.


Kanebo Coffret D'Or Spring 2010 Makeup Collection such as :


Jewelcious Eyes: 5 variations



Pencil Eyeliner: 2 shades


Long Power Mascara: 2 shades



Aqua Rouge: 12 shades


Innocent Color Blush: 2 shades




Some Japan beautiful celebrities endorsed Kanebo Products :


Erika Sawajiri (沢尻エリカ) and Keiko Kitagawa (北川景子)



Ad Campaign of Coffret D'Or Spring 2010 Makeup Collection


Kou Shibasaki (柴咲コウ) and Tokiwa Takako (常盤貴子)



Miki Nakatani (中谷美紀)



KATE Cosmetics starring Japan jazz-pop diva Mika Nakashima (中島美嘉)



Kanebo Lavshuca, a popular line of drugstore makeup in Japan has engaged pop duo Puffy AmiYumi to endorse their newest Winter Collection 2007.


Kanebo Sensai Anti Aging Products

Watch Keiko Kitagawa in 北川景子 kanebo SALA CM Video here

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Art Re-Public Tokyo at Shibuya

Shibuya (渋谷) is a famous district in Tokyo, known as one of the fashion centers of Japan, particularly for young people, and as a major nightlife area. Along with Harajuku, Shibuya is recognized as the center of youth culture and youth fashion in Japan. Shibuya is located on the Yamanote Line between Harajuku and Ebisu in the Shibuya-ku Ward of Tokyo. Shibuya’s streets came alive with performance art, music and sculpture for “Art Re-Public Tokyo”.

Now Shibuya's streets had a different style, a more lively with performance art, music and sculpture for “Art Re-Public Tokyo”. One hot Golden Week afternoon, a 110 metre stretch of street in Shibuya was turned into a public art carnival for the “Art Re-Public Tokyo”. There was music from the likes of Soil & “Pimp” Sessions and Toast Girl, performance art, live painting, and exhibits of everything from children’s picture books to sculpture.

We can see a unique style of Japanese people to describe their art and culture, including a few photos and a video clip of performances by, among others, the baguette-handed Toast Girl.

For most of the sunny Golden Week afternoon there was live music from the likes of Soil & “Pimp” Sessions, artists displaying their works, and all kinds of bizarre performance art happenings.

Visitor can see Toast Girl again, along with large inflated black rabbits, old men fishing in the street (Tange Kouki’s performance installation “Kusou turibito” [Daydream Fishermen]), and some peculiar guys in silver alien suits (Yuu Satou’s “horn man”)…Yes, despite the “Flower Festival” theme it felt a bit random to us, not least the appearance of pink and cute-but-scary Gloomy Bear.



Art Re-Public Tokyo, an event that turned the stretch of road between Marui City and Tower Records into an art free-for-all.



Shibuya goes street music, performances: Art Re-Public Tokyo








A rare sight in Shibuya: the street between OI City and Tower Records shut off to traffic.



'Black Usagi' by Oak To All Relations


One of the themes of the festival was nature and Mother Earth. Hiromi Nakajima's drawings are half-buried in greenery.



Seen last year at the then-newly opened Nanzuka Underground gallery in Shirokane, 'Family' by Akiyoshi Mishima seemed a bit isolated in the open air.



A performance by Oak To All Relations involved foil costumes, paint, masking tap...and inflated black creatures.



These gentlemen seem very lost at sea, or even rather marooned. Tange Kouki's 'Kusou Tsuribito'.



Delicate wire sculptures, 'Vanishing Figure' by Etori Kenji.



Yuu Satou's 'horn man' occasionally moved, in tandem with a friend, or simply alone.

Watch Art Re-Public Tokyo -- Toast Girl Video



The video recorded at May 4, 2010. Shibuya's streets turned into a music and performance art carnival. Participants included Toast Girl and Soil & "Pimp" Sessions.

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Make Up like Ayumi Hamasaki’s Doll-like Eye Look

Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎 あゆみ) may be one of the most famous Japanese female singer in this era. Her albums and songs always become a top chart single in Japan Oricon chart and Asia. Ayumi is the diva of Japan.

Ayumi Hamasaki's influence goes beyond music; she is often considered a fashion icon and trend-setter. Her fans always try to imitate what Ayumi wears, which comestics does Ayumi use, until how to become Ayumi herself. But the most iconic symbol of Ayumi is her big eyes, a pair of eyes like a lively doll.

When I hear Ayumi Hamasaki, I think of big, bright doll eyes with long lashes. She keeps the rest of her face very natural, and her almond eyes really stands out.

The most things that Ayumi's fans always like to imitate is how to make a eyes like Ayumi's eyes. How to use the make up to become Ayumi's doll-like eye.

Here is the tips for those who want to imitate Ayumi Hamasaki's doll eyes.


Items needed:

- 1 eyeshadow palette (using Coffret D‘or Shine Accent Eyes)
- Eyebrush (you can choose to use those which come with the palette)
- Liquid eyeliner ( Lavshuca Slim Line Liner)
- Mascara ( Fiberwig Mascara) Or Fake eyelashes
- Mascara Finisher ( Fiberwig Finisher) Or Fake eyelashes


No falsies, no liquid liner. To create the false eyelash look, you can use Imju Fiberwig mascara on top of Majolica's mascara.
For the dark eyeliner, use Urban Decay's 24/7 liner in Zero. It's VERY pigmented.

You can line your waterline with Stila's Topaz. Find that Topaz gives the same effect as a white liner, but it looks more natural.
Use only 2 shadows today! - All that glitters & Woodwinked
And Use all That Glitters all over the lid and then Woodwinked at the outer corner and lower lash line.
For cheeks, you can try to kept it simple with Nar's Luster (very nice peachy colour)

Here are the brief instructions for Ayumi Hamasaki's doll eyes make up way :

Step 1
Use the thick eye brush to dap onto hightlight color A and brush the color from your browbone to your eyelid.

Step 2
Use the thick eye brush to dap onto eyeshadow eyeshadow B and brush from your eyelid to midway upwards. Remember to blend the colors nicely.

Step 3
Use the thin line brush to dab on eyeshadow color C and brush your eyelids with it.

Step 4
You may wish to use gel color liner D and draw a thin line on the bottom eye line. Keep the line as close to your underlids as possible. You may skip this skip too if you wish to keep the look simple.

Step 5
Apply Lavshuca Liquid eyeliner closely to your lash area and also slowly apply the eyeliner to your bottom eye line. For the bottom eyeline, start from the end of your eye corners and move it inwards. Draw up to 1/3 length.

Step 6
If you administer the gel color liner to your bottom eye line, blend the eyeliner and the gel color smoothly with a brush. Do not be too aggressive in your blending action to prevent a blotting mark. What you wish to achieve is a nice blended smoky effect.

Step 7
Use the gel color D to draw a nice V-shaped on the inner corners of your eyes for highlighting.

Step 8
Curl your eyelashes and apply Fiberwig mascara to them. For a more dramatic eyelashes effect, add on the Fiberwig finisher to your lashes. Alternatively, you may choose to put on fake eyelashes.

You have completed Ayumi Hamasaki’s doll-like eye effect! Hope you like the look.


Ayumi Hamasaki, Japanese Diva famous for her doll eyes


Step by step how to make up like Ayumi Hamasaki doll eyes



Make Up Cosmetics to use for imitating Ayumi Hamasaki's doll eyes


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Cute and Fashion Japan Triumph Bra

Japan is famous for its unique and cute fashion style. Everythings come into Japan will be modified into a very unique and stylish model, including the bra.

Bra, Panties, or woman undergarments are not only a daily wearing for Japanese woman, but also for fashion and style purpose. Most of Japanese bra are in cuties and fashionable, showing the high creativity of Japanese people.

Not only woman buy bra in Japan, but also even a boyfriend can buy a bra as a gift for her girlfriend.

One of Popular Japan branded bra is Triumph. Triumph actually is a division German Lingerie Company, but the products are very Japanese after come into Japan Market. This means they go over the top, as it were, to attract attention to their products and cleverly assocaite them with the latest popular cause. Here are 8 of their most outrageous bizarre bra examples :

1) The Warmbiz Heated Bra: No Chest Colds Here!


In an effort to save energy, Japan's government set up Coolbiz and Warmbiz campaigns to encourage businesses and workers to dress appropriately for the season: no neckties for men in summer, for example. I doubt they expected The Warmbiz Heated Bra to come along, but we're glad nonetheless! This comfy-looking faux fur number features microwavable gel pads that can be slipped into the bra cups to provide warmth in chilly offices. Of course, just wearing corduroy pants and woolly sweaters would be much more warming, but how much fun would that be? Speaking of fun, here's an informative video that shows the gel pads being heated and installed...



2) The Voter Turnout Liftup Bra: Got an Election?


Politics is boring, especially in Japan where consensus is king. Leave it to triumph to spice things up with The Voter Turnout Liftup Bra! Crafted of silver vinyl, the bra is boldly labeled "ballot box" while the matching skirt is made from ballots. Vote early and often!



3) The Post Office Bra: Love Letters Revisited



It's called the "Total Surprise Bra", and I have no idea why. Supposedly the catchy red bustier worn so appealingly by model Yu Misaki was designed to bring attention to previous Prime Minister Koizumi's post office privatization plans. Who?? What?? Exactly... so the bra can only help, right?



4) The Bra Bag: Shop 'til you Droop



Take it from Triumph model Erisa Nakayama, plastic bags are wasteful! That's what the little sign affixed to the bikini bottom of The Bag Bra says, at least. So trash those bags and take off your bra - sage advice for shoppers who want to carry home their melons the eco-friendly way! Need more details? Of course you do... check out this YouTube video on The Bra Bag...



5) The Anti-smoking Bra: No Butts Allowed!



According to the creative crew at Triumph, The Anti-smoking Bra "emits a mysterious fragrance designed to kill the desire to smoke." Perhaps the jaw-dropping effect of the bra itself is what really does the trick, however. Is there really a fragrance that turns off the addictive effects of nicotine? Do you really care?



6) "My Chopsticks" Bra: A Feast for the Eyes...



The "My Chopsticks" Bra is a tasty little treat that features miso soup and rice bowl cups separated by a chopstick rest. Tucked into one shoulder strap is a pair of collapsible, portable chopsticks. The aim of this appetizing ensemble is to bring awareness to the environmental effects of wood disposable chopsticks. Ok, we're aware... can we eat now?



7) The Birth Rate Decline Bra: Granny sez Make More Babies!






8) The Chastity Belt Bra: The Key to Intimacy



Is Triumph giving us mixed messages? First it's like "get intimate", now it's all "lock up the goodies". That's exactly what The Chastity Belt Bra does - it comes with a little gold key that the wearer can present to her guy of choice. Rather romantic, come to think of it. So why is actress/singer/model Aya Ueto acting so, er, horny?

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