September 2011
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Anne Curtis Invades Philippine Music Scene
Anne Curtis, the dubbed Princess of All Media and National Sweetheart, recently launched her dream album “AnneBisyosa” at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.
The actress/host/endorser turned singer sang some cuts from her album including Cindy Lauper’s “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” Merril Bainbridge’s “Mouth,” Heart’s “Alone” and her upbeat original and carrier single “Tinamaan...
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Anne Curtis Loves "The Filipino-Japanese Journal"
I LOVE The Filipino-Japanese Journal! ♥ - Anne Curtis
Thanks Ms. Florenda Corpuz! →
hitokirihoshi:
Promise nung sumali po ako sa kasiyahan/appreciation contest ni Ms. Florenda Corpuz sa kanyang blog na The Filipino-Japanese Journal ito ay 65 % na supor…
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Filipino-Japanese Children Surprise PNoy with...
TOKYO, Japan - Filipino-Japanese children wish President Benigno S. Aquino III good health to enable him to fulfill his goal of achieving a better future for the Filipino citizenry and the entire country as a whole.
The children’s wish for the President was just one of many contained in the Box of Tanzaku (meaning wishes and dreams) which they presented to the Chief executive during his...
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PNoy Arrives in Japan on a Journey of Friendship,...
TOKYO, Japan - President Benigno S. Aquino III arrives in Tokyo Sunday afternoon to further cement the country’s existing friendship, economic and bilateral relations with the Japanese government during his four-day official working visit from September 25 to 28.
The Chief Executive, who will be accompanied by members of his economic team led by Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima and a...
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The Filipino-Japanese Journal’s First Ever Blog...
Congratulations KAREN RUSIANA, RP ARMEA and MJ GONZALES!!!
“I love reading blogs but I choose to only read/follow interesting ones. Each blog has its own character showing that of its blogger. Yours is really informative. I like your entries about restos and food and of course the showcase of Filipino talents. It makes me feel more proud to be a Filipino. What I like most about your blog is...
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Anne Curtis LIVE in Glorietta
Catch Anne Curtis as she launches her very first album “Anne-bisyosa” at the Glorietta Activity Center on September 23, 7:00 PM.
The Filipino-Japanese Journal will cover the event. See you all there! =)
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Sarah Geronimo Sings Her Way Into Japan
Pop princess Sarah Geronimo recently staged a concert in Yokohama, Japan, to uplift the spirits of the Filipinos who are currently based there.
During her visit, Geronimo paid a courtesy call to the then State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Chiaki Takahashi who expressed his sincere gratitude for the support extended by the Filipino people at the time of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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Cup Noodles Museum Opens in Japan
YOKOHAMA, Japan - Nissin Foods Holdings and the Ando Foundation on Saturday officially opened the Cup Noodles Museum dedicated to its inventor Momofuku Ando.
The museum has 10 facility rooms, including the Cup Noodle Park where children can play and “be transformed into noodles” throughout the production process.
Visitors can also expect to know things such as the history of noodles,...
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Reebok Launches EasyTone
Reebok lovers, fitness enthusiasts and health buffs flocked to TriNoma Activity Center as Reebok Philippines launched EasyTone, the brand’s newest apparel line last September 15.
EasyTone consists of a whole range of workout clothes that women can wear – from shoes, flip flops, pants, shorts to shirts.
Kapamilya star Nikki Gil graced the event as she was chosen by Reebok Philippines to be...
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Tobu World Square: A Trip to the World's Heritage...
Travel the world in one day by visiting Tobu World Square in Nikko-shi, Tochigi-ken. It is a theme park that exhibits some of the world’s most famous architectural works and ancient monuments, in miniature size!
The Twin Towers of WTC in New York
The White House in Washington D. C.
Empire State Building in New York
The Eiffel Tower in Paris
Big Ben in London
The Parthenon in Greece
St....
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2 Filipinos Win Darts Tourney in Japan
YOKOHAMA, Japan - Two Filipino-Japanese amateur dart players won the top prize in the Phoenix Soft Darts Doubles Tournament held at the Real Estate Trade Hall (Marineria) in Yokohama, Japan on September 4. Jiro Kurane, 34, and Norman Oliver Corpuz, 24, bested 64 teams by winning in the 501 and Cricket games. They were the only Filipino-Japanese nationals who competed in the said event....
Anonymous asked: Hi! Do you have more pictures of Asap rocks mall show in Trinoma? If yes, can you give me a link please?:) Thank you!
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Congratulations Miss Philippines, Shamcey Supsup!
CONGRATULATIONS!
MISS UNIVERSE 2011
3rd RUNNER UP
SHAMCEY SUPSUP
You made us all proud. =)
“If I have to...
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ASAP Rocks TriNoma
MANILA, Philippines - ASAP Kapamilya stars Vina Morales, Nikki Gil, Maja Salvador, Angeline Quinto, Sam Concepcion, Enrique Gil and Erik Santos together with the cast of the newest teleserye “Nasaan Ka Elisa?” rocked TriNoma Activity Center last September 11 for the ASAP Rocks mall tour.
The crowd went crazy when Vina Morales sang Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way”.
Nikki...
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THE FILIPINO-JAPANESE JOURNAL’s First Ever Blog...
I just reached the 2,000 page view mark. Woohoo!!! *winks*
Thanks to everyone who has checked it out – it really means a lot to me. =)
And since I’m in a celebratory mood, I’m gonna run my first ever blog giveaway!
Three (3) LUCKY readers will win:
1. 2 limited edition Avon perfumes from Japan
2. Longchamp look-alike bag from Singapore, L’Occitane products and 4 mini spa essentials from...
Song for Japan
Hi,
My name is Jershon from Cebu. I just want to share a song I wrote for the victims of the tsunami in Japan. All proceeds from Itunes will go to the Japanese Red Cross Society. Hope you all enjoy the song and support it. Thanks !
To view video : http://youtu.be/WNUYnvsNY6M
To download : (audio & video) : http://youtu.be/WNUYnvsNY6M
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Japan's Giant Gundam Statue
When I passed by KFC in TriNoma last week, I saw a wooden Bumblebee statue being displayed at the entrance of the popular fast food chain. There were a lot of people, especially kids, who were so giddy and excited about having their photos taken beside the 4-meter statue.
Suddenly my mind flashed back to the time when I had my encounter with Gundam at Shiokaze Park in Odaiba.
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: KAKEHASHI 架け橋 - Two Cultures,...
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) is inviting all photography enthusiasts to submit their creative work that will paint a thousand words for the theme “KAKEHASHI 架け橋: Two cultures, One perspective.”
Capture two worlds in a single shot. Undeniably apparent – over the years, Japanese culture has been assimilated into Philippine society. It may manifest subtly, like how some Filipinos,...
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ASAP Rocks TriNoma
Catch your favorite ASAP Kapamilya Stars at the TriNoma Activity Center on September 11, 5pm!
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Bubble Tea: Tokyo Milk Tea Place
I’m not much of a tea lover, but the steady rise of tea places all over the metro and the many people who patronize them, got me curious. So one Tuesday afternoon, I decided to check out Bubble Tea at The Block in SM North Edsa.
Tokyo Milk Tea Place
Bubble Tea is called the “Tokyo Milk Tea Place” and has been in the business since 2007. The branch in SM The Block was opened in July of the same...
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My Tokyo Café Experience
After my impromptu interview with award-winning indie film director Brillante Mendoza during his film fest at the Atrium of The Block in SM North, I decided to look for a place where I can just sit back, relax and sip a cup of coffee. With a myriad of restaurants and cafes to choose from, I opted to go for Tokyo Café since it was less crowded.
Upon entering the small but well-decorated café, I...
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Atty. Reo S. Andarino: Epitome of a Successful Man...
He has the intellect that has made him one of the Philippines’ successful bankers. At 41, Atty. Reo, the proud islander in the city, continues to climb greater heights in the local banking industry.
MAHARLIKA: How long have you been in the banking industry?
Atty. Reo: I have been with Landbank since 1997. So it has been 17 years.
How was it working with Landbank Japan?
The assignment did...
August 2011
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Tokyo Tower: Towering Landmark of Tokyo
Soaring high in the heart of Shiba-Koen in Minato-ku, the grand stronghold of Tokyo Tower serves as an emblem of Japan’s economic rebirth and global aspirations after massive wartime destructions.
Completed in 1958 by the Takenaka Corporation at a cost of 2.8 billion yen, Tokyo Tower is a proud member of the World Federation of Great Towers and is officially considered as the...